Kitchen Manager

Greene King; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub and dining group in Aylesbury seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations. You will oversee a high-performing team, ensure efficient meal preparation, and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have experience in busy kitchens and strong leadership skills. This role offers career progression with significant benefits including employee discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts on food and drink

Free employee assistance program

Discounts at Greene King Inns

Referral bonuses

Early wage access through Wagestream

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen with a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality meals.
• Keen eye for presentation in meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth kitchen operations during busy service.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maximize team potential through effective leadership.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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Company Description

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You'll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Manager, you will...

• Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best of your team around you.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.

Benefits

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,000 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...