Kitchen Manager

Harry Ramsden's Group Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme & PC World / Curr

Retailer discounts & discounted days

Paid birthday day off

Free meal when on shift & staff food

Stream

NEST Pension Scheme

WISDOM Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and drive excellence, innovation, and outstanding food quality across our Lancashire site.

You will manage food safety, stock control, and menu execution while developing staff; a strong hands-on leadership style is essential. We offer a bonus scheme up to £1,000 quarterly, up to £1,000 annual, and potential additional bonuses up to £5,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Hands-on leader who can motivate and train staff.
• Passion for quality food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety and consistency
• Manage stock control, ordering and waste
• Maintain excellent health & safety and food hygiene standards
• Support menu execution and operational excellence during service

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety

Stock Control

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited

Bonus & Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Scheme up to £1,000

Annual Bonus Scheme up to £1,000

Potential additional bonuses – up to £5,000 per annum

At Harry Ramsden’s, we have been serving up World Famous Fish and Chips since 1928 — over 90 years of quality, heritage and passion. We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and help take our site to the next level, driving excellence, innovation and outstanding food quality.

Join us and be part of our mission:
To be the world’s leading brand in traditional British fish and chips, loved globally for our quality, heritage and unforgettable experience.

If you are passionate about food, take pride in high standards and enjoy leading people in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this could be the role for you. We provide ongoing training and career development to support your growth.

Our Values in Action

As a Kitchen Manager at Harry Ramsden’s, you will bring our values to life through the way you lead your kitchen and deliver quality every day:

• - Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Looking for better ways of working in the kitchen, improving processes and reducing waste
• - Resilience – Remaining calm, organised and positive during busy services and peak trading periods
• - Passion – Showing pride in our food, presentation, quality and heritage
• - Customer Focus – Ensuring every dish meets our standards so every guest enjoys a great experience
• - Accountability – Taking ownership of food quality, safety, stock control and kitchen performance
• - Collaboration – Working closely with front‑of‑house and management teams to deliver seamless service
• - Sustainability – Supporting responsible sourcing, portion control and waste reduction

As a Kitchen Manager, you will:

• - Lead, train and develop the kitchen team
• - Ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety and consistency
• - Manage stock control, ordering and waste
• - Maintain excellent health & safety and food hygiene standards
• - Support menu execution and operational excellence during service

About You

• - Proven experience managing teams in a busy kitchen environment
• - Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety and stock management
• - A hands‑on leader who leads from the front
• - Passionate about quality food and great teamwork

Employee Benefits

• - Cycle to Work Scheme & PC World / Curry’s Tech Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• - Retailer discounts & discounted days out
• - Paid birthday day off
• - Free meal when on shift & staff food discounts
• - Stream
• - NEST Pension Scheme
• - WISDOM Employee Assistance Programme

We look forward to welcoming you to a team of passionate, dedicated people who take pride in delivering great fish and chips and outstanding customer service every day.