Kitchen shift manager

Vacancy Description

A kitchen shift manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager and takes responsibility for the kitchen operation. This includes supporting, leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets.

• Job : 647106
• Job Title: Kitchen shift manager
• Pub: The Francis Newton, Sheffield
• Salary: £29,507
• Closing Date: 18-02-2026

• Run kitchen shifts and work unsupervised to deliver excellent customer service, serve food to the correct specification while achieving food‑delivery‑time targets at all times.
• Adhere to all Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies, maintaining a clean, safe and legal workplace.
• Deliver high standards in cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere.
• Comply with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and (once trained) cash management.
• Prioritise tasks, delegate and problem‑solve.
• Work on a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house).
• Take responsibility in achieving all financial targets set for the kitchen, taking proactive steps to build sales and control costs.
• Work with the kitchen manager to forecast sales and associated costs, review and manage all aspects of the profit and loss account, and maximise sales opportunities.

• Starting salary of £29,501, increasing after training to £30,225 (additional pay‑weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations).
• 40‑hour working week.
• Complimentary meal and drink at work.
• Bonus scheme up to 25% of salary.
• Off‑duty employee discount 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation).
• 28 days paid holiday.
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period.
• Free shares in the company after 18 months’ service.
• Pension scheme.
• Loyalty reward (additional holiday after five years’ service).
• Future pub management opportunities.

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Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment; everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.