Kitchen Manager

Whitbread Plc; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed hospitality company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, support team training, and ensure culinary excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and thrive in a high-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary, generous discounts, and excellent training opportunities, contributing to a dynamic management team.

Benefits

Full induction and training

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street retail discounts

Excellent access to training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication.
• Manage stock control and food margins effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock control

Health and Safety management

Team motivation

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests. KITCHEN MANAGER - HELSTON - WHITBREAD INNS - THE MAY TREE (Salary: £38,000 - £41,000).

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there's a salary of up to £40,250, great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus! It takes a great team to deliver a best‑in‑class restaurant experience, so you'll…

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast‑paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.

Benefits

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academies.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to manage your KPI's.
• 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 membership.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It's up to you to show what you've got when it comes to serving up excellence. We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and drive this with the team. If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market‑leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests, then apply now! We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term) are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.