Kitchen Manager

Heritage Pubs - Stonegate Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to lead their team at a charming pub in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, coaching your team, and ensuring a welcoming environment for both staff and guests. With a focus on quality British hospitality, you'll manage kitchen operations, drive sales growth, and create a positive atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant setting, where your leadership and culinary expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Corporate discount rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management or team leadership.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop kitchen team through coaching and training.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Mentoring

COSHH Compliance

Hygiene Standards

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Bell

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 Bell.

As Kitchen Manager you will:

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

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

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

A little bit about us:

We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. Located next to St. Peter's Church in Harborne, The Bell is a beautiful pub with a vibrant history. Originally an old coaching station inn built over 300 years ago, this wonderful building carries a traditional, country pub feel, providing the perfect atmosphere for sitting back and relaxing with our range of everyday beers, wines, spirits, ciders and real ales. Our delicious food menu combines classic British plates with a drop of indulgence, perfect for enjoying from within our warm, cosy pub or out in the (fingers crossed) sun in our outdoor dining area.

What's in it for you?

1. Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate.
2. Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers.
3. VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars.
4. Stonegate Hotel Discounts.
5. Flexible working.
6. David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates.
7. Discounted Dental Insurance.
8. Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages.
9. Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person.

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk.

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 Bell directly.

Job Reference: BB1283517BirKM