Kitchen Manager

Greene King; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships

Staff discounts

Wagestream

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns discounts

Refer a friend bonus

External wage access before payday

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Area Kitchen Manager to lead the Leicester Arms kitchen and provide hands-on support to kitchen teams across the area. You will work with General Managers and kitchen leaders to maintain high standards, develop capability and support recruitment, onboarding and training of staff.

You will identify development opportunities, coach colleagues and step in to support pubs across the area, ensuring meals are delivered to customers on time with outstanding quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading busy, high-volume kitchen environments.
• Proven ability to train and develop kitchen teams.
• Ability to travel across pubs and work with multiple managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation at the Leicester Arms and ensure smooth service.
• Support area kitchens with training, coaching and operational guidance.
• Recruit, onboard and develop kitchen staff across the area.
• Identify skills gaps and development opportunities with General Managers.
• Deliver practical training to improve food quality, organisation and productivity.
• Support new kitchen managers and chefs as they settle into roles.
• Travel to other pubs to provide leadership when required.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety and allergen controls.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Recruitment & onboarding

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Allergen controls

Travel between pubs

Tools

Hospitality systems

Job description

As an Area Kitchen Manager, you'll take responsibility for leading the kitchen operation at the Leicester Arms while also providing hands‑on support to kitchen teams across the area. You'll work closely with General Managers, kitchen leaders and the wider operations team to maintain high standards, develop kitchen capability and support the recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen teams., Alongside managing a busy kitchen, you'll help identify development opportunities, coach kitchen colleagues and support other pubs when additional operational guidance is required.,

• Lead the kitchen operation at the Leicester Arms, ensuring every service runs smoothly and consistently.
• Support kitchen teams across the area with training, coaching and operational guidance.
• Help recruit, onboard and develop kitchen colleagues, building strong and capable teams.
• Work closely with General Managers and kitchen leaders to identify skills gaps and development opportunities.
• Deliver practical training to improve food quality, kitchen organisation, productivity and team performance.
• Support new kitchen managers and chefs as they settle into their roles.
• Step into other pubs across the area when additional kitchen leadership or operational support is required.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure high-quality meals are delivered to customers on time.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ensure allergen procedures, food safety regulations and company policies are consistently followed.
• Share best practice across the area and introduce new ways of working that help kitchen teams perform more effectively.
• Lead by example, creating a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• As a Head Chef, you'll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You'll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe, Could this be your next step?We're open to hearing from experienced Kitchen Team Leaders who are ready to step up into their first Head Chef role, as well as established Sous Chefs and Head Chefs.You Experience managing a busy, high-volume kitchen as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or in a similar senior kitchen leadership position.
• A strong track record of training, coaching and developing kitchen teams.
• Confidence supporting multiple kitchen operations or working across different venues.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding and retaining kitchen colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise between your home pub and the wider needs of the area.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with General Managers, kitchen leaders and operational stakeholders.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty, consistent and well-presented meals to customers.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and help teams overcome operational challenges.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, kitchen compliance and health and safety regulations.
• Flexibility to travel between pubs within the area when required.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely, deliver training and understand allergen controls. Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink, Are you looking to jumpstart your career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than Greene King Apprenticeships! Whether you're interested in cheffing it up in the kitchen, pouring crazy cocktails, or leading a team to new heights - this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level. You can get a lot out of an Apprenticeship, so let's dive straight into it: Everyday Inclusion At Greene King we're setting the bar for Inclusion & Diversity. We are on a journey towards Everyday Inclusion where everyone feels welcome, can thrive and truly belong. With external commitments like the Valuable 500, our Calling Time on Racism manifesto and community partnerships. We have a clear plan based on education, awareness and activity that's already making an impact. We value the diversity of our people and are working to increase this, by joining us on this journey you can help us to shape our future inclusive culture.. Find out more List #1, Why The Stonegallows?The Stonegallows is all about great value, great food and a warm welcome. With a loyal local customer base, a spacious beer garden and a relaxed countryside setting, there's pl
• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
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