Kitchen Manager

Walkabout; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Dental insurance discounts

MiXR rewards card 25% off

Discounts at David Lloyd & PureGym

Refer A Friend £1000 incentive

Learning & Development programmes

Job summary

Walkabout in Birmingham is hiring a Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader to shape kitchen operations, uphold high standards, and develop the team. This leadership role requires coaching, strong food knowledge, and up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, and H&S knowledge. You’ll recruit and onboard new team members, manage kitchen schedules, monitor stock and costs, and collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales. Join a vibrant venue on Broad Street with lively sports atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety and H&S.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members with an inclusive approach.
• Lead, guide, and develop the kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety to ensure a safe, organized workspace.
• Manage the kitchen schedule to meet labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks to control costs and meet targets.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

COSHH & Safety

Job description

Walkabout

Kitchen Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.We're proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms-including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive..

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Walkabout.

As Kitchen Manager you will…

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Walkabout
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

Some of the things you'll be doing as a Kitchen Manager

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Walkabout proudly stands as the premier destination for sports enthusiasts and party people alike. We offer an abundance of delicious eats, game-ready beer towers and an electrifying party atmosphere. Equipped with a huge HD screen, we ensure an unparalleled viewing experience for sports fans for a multitude of live sports. It doesn't stop at the final whistle; we're the go-to late-night party venue, boasting an enticing array of cocktails and a dynamic playlist featuring chart-toppers and indie hits. If you've got the energy, passion, and confidence to get the wild vibes on a roll, you're exactly what we're after! Walkabout and Felson's is a duel-site serving up top tucker, sensational sips and all things sport, 7 days a week till late. Located on the famous Broad Street, our guests can get in the Aussie spirit and take a trip to Walkabout to crack open a cold one with juicy burgers and all the ultimate sports games on our big screens. Or if they fancy some competition amongst friends, they can simply head down below to Felson's on the Canalside and take on pool, darts and shuffleboard whilst enjoying some delicious food and drink.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That's why we're committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From mental health resources to lifestyle perks and flexible support, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Mortgage advise via Charles Cameron
• Additional discounts for personal car leasing
• Up to £1000 "Refer A Friend" incentive
• Additional discount at Stonegate Hotels
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Walkabout directly.