Kitchen Manager

BrewDog PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading craft brewery in Exeter is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen operations and lead the team in delivering high-quality food and service. The successful candidate will have experience in kitchen management, a passion for consistency, and strong leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth alongside exciting benefits such as profit sharing and staff discounts. Join us at a dynamic company dedicated to creativity and team culture.

Benefits

Profit Share – 10% of bar profits shared with crew

Safe Ride Home – £5 contribution

Beer Training – Cicerone qualifications support

Staff Discount – 50% off BrewDog products

Crew Food – full menu for just £4

4-Week Sabbatical after every 5 years

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team, ideally as Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen compliance, safety, and financial performance.
• Ability to inspire team members and manage pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Deliver menu items with quality and speed.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Create a positive team culture focused on respect.
• Work closely with the management team to drive performance.
• Ensure a safe, well-organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Experience leading or running a kitchen team

Passion for quality and consistency

Knowledge of kitchen compliance and safety

Hands-on approach

Calm and organised mindset

Job description

Kitchen Manager - BrewDog EXETER

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to join the team at BrewDog Exeter. As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen and lead your team to deliver consistency, quality, and smooth service every day.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Delivering our burger and wings menu to spec with quality and speed
• Managing all aspects of kitchen operations
• Creating a positive team culture built on respect and development
• Working closely with the management team to drive performance and standards
• Ensuring a safe, well‑organised, and compliant kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading or running a kitchen team, ideally as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef
• A real passion for quality, consistency, and teamwork
• Strong knowledge of kitchen compliance, safety, and financial performance
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to inspire those around you
• A calm, organised mindset and the confidence to perform under pressure

About BrewDog

THE BREWDOG CHARTER: IT'S ALL ABOUT BEER. NO COMPROMISE. We make every BrewDog experience the best it can be. CREATIVITY IS OUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE. New beers. New ideas. New standards. WE DO MORE IN A DAY THAN OTHERS DO IN A WEEK.

Benefits

• Profit Share – 10% of bar profits shared with crew
• Safe Ride Home – £5 contribution to help you get home safely after midnight
• Beer Training – support through internationally recognised Cicerone qualifications
• Staff Discount – 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks; plus 25% off all other menu items
• Crew Food – full menu for just £4 when you’re on shift
• 4‑Week Sabbatical – 4 weeks off after every 5 years
• Enhanced sick pay, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family-friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, additional holiday days per year, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and beer samples on some shifts