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Why Ye Olde Windsor Castle?

Ye Olde Windsor Castle is a proper country pub, full of character, from its exposed wooden beams and open fireplaces to its beautifully maintained beer garden.

Food is at the heart of the business, with a menu built around traditional pub favourites, from classic steaks and pies to fresh Garden Plot Medleys, all focused on delivering great quality to our customers.

The kitchen also has plenty of variety. Alongside our regular food trade, we host wakes, buffets and walking groups
, giving you the opportunity to manage different types of service and customer occasions.

The site has recently seen a renewed focus on sales and standards
, and we're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who can maintain that momentum and continue driving the kitchen forward.

Kitchen Manager – Ye Olde Windsor Castle, Little Bookham
Salary - £32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Ready to lead a kitchen with a great reputation and a fresh sense of momentum?

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager who takes pride in great food, strong standards and leading a team
, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Ye Olde Windsor Castle in Little Bookham, Surrey.

Dating back to the 16th century, this beautiful Grade II listed country pub combines historic charm with a modern, food-led operation. With a 50-cover restaurant
, a busy food service and a variety of functions and group bookings, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of the kitchen and continue building on the progress already made.

And there’s plenty in it for you...

• Career development opportunities across Greene King.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access to your pay as you earn.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

Bring your experience. Lead the kitchen. Build on the momentum.

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a kitchen, lead a team and help drive the continued success of Ye Olde Windsor Castle
, we’d love to hear from you.

As Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in the continued success of the pub.

You’ll:

• Lead the kitchen team from the front, setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards.
• Take responsibility for the quality, consistency and presentation of every dish leaving the kitchen.
• Build on the recent improvements in kitchen standards and sales.
• Coach, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure the kitchen is organised, efficient and ready for every service.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Monitor food costs and GP to ensure the kitchen operates commercially.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to drive the food business.
• Plan and deliver different styles of service, including regular pub trade, wakes, buffets and walking groups.
• Ensure the kitchen is prepared for busy periods and larger group bookings.
• Maintain standards across the 50-cover restaurant.
• Bring ideas and…