Kitchen Manager

www.whitbreadcareers.com - jobboard; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Kitchen Manager for The Globe Inn in Christchurch. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team, and ensuring high standards of food safety and service. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Access to excellent training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Ability to manage stock control and food margins.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen team members.
• Drive high performance through development and regular one-to-ones.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock Control

Health and Safety

Job description

Kitchen Manager - The Globe Inn - Whitbread Inns - Christchurch, Dorset

Salary: £36,500 - £41,250

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

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with top-notch induction training, there’s a salary of up to £41,250, great discounts and benefits, as well as the chance to earn a substantial 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, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Oversee NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to high standards.
• Ensure delivery to specifications and brand standards.
• Drive high performance through development and regular one-to-ones.
• Maintain attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced 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 also 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 appropriate management coverage.
• Access to excellent training and development programs.
• Significant input into how you run your kitchen.

Additional tools and benefits include:

• Tools and systems to manage your KPIs.
• 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 memberships.

We want you to excel and will provide the tools for success. It’s up to you to showcase your skills in delivering 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, looking to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market-leading company. If you have the skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests, apply now!