Kitchen Manager

Bob & Berts; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free drinks

Birthday cake

Pension

Loyalty recognition

Career growth

Friendly team

Job summary

Bob & Berts is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our daytime kitchen in Blackpool. You will drive breakfast and lunch service, manage stock and team performance, and ensure smooth operations with no late nights.

Expect a hands-on leadership role with early mornings and weekend shifts, a focus on food safety and quality, and collaboration with front-of-house to create cohesive, high-standard service.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• 2+ years in a Kitchen Manager/leadership role
• Confident team leadership and rota management
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate
• Calm, organised under pressure during service
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast and lunch services, stepping in as needed
• Train and organise kitchen staff, create rotas
• Ensure fast, safe, and high-quality dish preparation
• Manage ordering, deliveries, stocktakes, waste and costs
• Maintain hygiene, allergen, cleaning and safety records
• Coordinate with front-of-house and contribute seasonal ideas

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Manager — Lead the Day Shift at Bob & Berts

Job title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Blackpool
Hours: Full-time— daytime shifts, including early mornings and weekends
Great news: No late nights

About the role

Ready to run a busy kitchen without the late-night finishes? Bob & Berts is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our daytime kitchen. You’ll take ownership of service, standards, stock and team performance, keeping breakfast and lunch service organised, consistent and fast. This is a practical leadership role for someone who knows how to manage a kitchen, support a team and stay calm during the rush.

What you’ll do

• Lead from the front: Run smooth breakfast and lunch services and step in wherever needed.
• Develop the team: Train, coach and organise kitchen colleagues, creating rotas that support a reliable service.
• Deliver consistently: Make sure every dish is prepared quickly, safely and to the right standard.
• Control the kitchen: Manage ordering, deliveries, stocktakes, waste, food costs and availability.
• Protect standards: Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen, cleaning, health and safety records and routines.
• Work as one team: Coordinate closely with front of house and contribute ideas for specials and seasonal menu items.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over because of the responsibilities and working requirements of this management role.
• At least two years’ relevant experience as a Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Café Chef or in a similar leadership position within a busy café or restaurant.
• Proven confidence leading a team and managing rotas, stock, ordering, waste and food costs.
• A current Food Hygiene Certificate.
• A calm, organised and hands‑on approach during busy service.
• Availability for early‑morning and weekend shifts.
• The right to work in the UK.

Why join Bob & Berts?

• No late nights — build your kitchen career around daytime hours.
• 50% staff discount to use on shift and with friends and family.
• Unlimited free hot drinks while you work.
• Free cake on your birthday.
• Company pension.
• Recognition for loyalty and length of service.
• Real opportunities to grow your career with us.
• A friendly, supportive team and a welcoming workplace.