Kitchen Manager

Stonegate Pub Company; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Dental discounts

MiXR rewards

Pay on demand (Stream)

Stonegate Xtra discounts

Refer a Friend £1000

Job summary

Stonegate Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Ye Olde George in Christchurch, Dorset. You will lead and develop the kitchen team, uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to drive service quality.

Join a dynamic pub group known for its inclusive culture, staff development, and great benefits. You'll manage staffing, training, and cost control to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to coach and mentor kitchen team.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, COSHH, and general safety compliance.
• Proven ability to maintain high kitchen standards and drive cost control.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, ensuring a safe workspace.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

COSHH & Safety

Job description

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 Ye Olde George.

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Ye Olde George
• 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.

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. The Ye Olde George is a traditional pub located in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset. It's quaint features and beautiful courtyard have proved to be a popular venue for our guests. We are famous for the pizzas that are served from the barn and its amazing cask ale; this business is an absolute cracker to work for!

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
• 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 Ye Olde George directly.