Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

Whitbread; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand seeks a Kitchen Manager for its Cockermouth location. The role includes managing a kitchen team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving performance. Competitive salary, discounts, and training opportunities are offered. Passionate candidates with management experience in the culinary field are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

Retail discounts (phones, cinema tickets, gym memberships)

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Skills in team leadership and stock management.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in recruiting and onboarding.
• Manage stock control and maintain brand standards.
• Lead a high-performing kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock Control

Attention to Detail

Team Motivation

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Cockermouth, Brewers Fayre (48 hours)

Salary: £38,000 - £41,250 (depending on Experience)

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal role in the daily success and operation of the restaurant. It’s about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity, starting with excellent induction training, a salary of up to £41,250, great discounts, benefits, and the chance to earn a bonus!

It takes a great team to deliver a best-in-class restaurant experience, so you’ll:

• Support the General Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Ensure compliance with NSF, EHO, and Health & Safety audits.
• Maintain brand standards and deliver to specifications.
• Drive high performance through development and regular one-on-ones.
• Pay attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team is knowledgeable and confident.

Alongside working with a General Manager trained to support back of house operations, you’ll benefit from:

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launches at our dedicated Kitchen Academy.
• Working with a labour model that ensures proper management coverage.
• Access to training and development programs.
• Having a significant say in how you run your kitchen.

Additionally, you'll have tools and systems to manage KPIs, and enjoy discounts including 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants, up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels, and retail discounts like phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.

We want you to excel and will provide the tools; it’s up to you to demonstrate your skills in serving excellence. As an innovative business, you’ll champion change and lead it with your team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, or similar, eager to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market-leading company. Bring your skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests—apply now!