Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

Whitbread; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,350 - 45,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Excellent access to training and development programmes

Job summary

Whitbread is seeking a Kitchen Manager for their Priory Marina location in Bedford, UK, to support team management and ensure high kitchen standards. This fixed-term position offers a salary of up to £41,500.

The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, conduct audits, and engage with a passionate team, providing excellent training and benefits, including discounts at Whitbread restaurants and hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role.
• Ability to manage a high-performance team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of new Kitchen team members.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Conduct audits to maintain high standards.
• Engage and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock control

Health and Safety compliance

High volume kitchen management

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Manager - Priory Marina Bedford - FTC until September. Up to £41,500.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating the team through pre-shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one to ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring the team are knowledgeable and confident.

What you’ll get / Benefits

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy’s.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to manage your KPI’s.
• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

About us / Inclusion

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence. We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 177748-4492

Advertised: 19 Jun 2026