Kitchen Manager

TGI Fridays UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced pension benefits

Private medical healthcare

50% discount on food

Refer a Friend bonuses

Wellbeing support

Travel incentives

Career development programs

Unlimited TRONC

Family friendly policies

Job summary

TGI Fridays UK is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver guest-first experiences across our Manchester site. You’ll own the kitchen operation, drive quality, efficiency, and a showtime service that keeps guests coming back for more.

We value leadership, strong financials, and a guest-obsessed culture. Competitive 48-hour contract, generous holidays, pension and private medical cover are on offer, with additional perks including 30 days holiday, 50% staff

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
• The ability to demonstrate the delivery of a guest obsessed culture.

Responsibilities

• To lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen team. Full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance. This includes People, Guest, Sales, Profit, Operations, Health & Safety and Property.
• To ensure that TGI Friday’s standards are maintained, and the kitchen performance delivers its targets through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest obsessed culture

Budgeting and forecasting

Great communication

Sales and business results

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Competitive Salary guaranteed 48-Hour contract & unlimited TRONC.

We are SO back!

At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill, and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed.

As a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef you will be guest obsessed to deliver a magical experience with real food, real vibes, and a spirit of celebration.

Our “Showtime” guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate, and every table.

Join our leadership team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real!

• Guaranteed 48-hour contract (over 7-day operation)
• 30 days paid holiday each year.
• Enhanced pension benefits and private medical healthcare
• 50% discount on food in our restaurants for you and up to 5 guests
• Participation in our many reward programmes, long service awards, leadership conferences and many cultural events through the year
• Skill development programmes that will support you in fast-tracking yourcareer progression.
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme with great bonuses paid for each successfulreferral.
• Unlimited TRONC
• Family Friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
• Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and/or significant moments.
• Access to a 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives, and pharmacists.
• Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.

Being a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen team. Full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance. This includes People, Guest, Sales, Profit, Operations, Health & Safety and Property.
• To ensure that TGI Friday’s standards are maintained, and the kitchen performance delivers its targets through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy.

About You

• Solid experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
• The ability to demonstrate the delivery of a guest obsessed culture.
• Restaurant / hospitality experience
• Proven track record of leading teams to success
• Strong financial skills and be able to comfortably manage all audits and due diligence.
• The ability and skill to manage budgets, labourcontrolsand forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen that enables you to drive sales and deliver business results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think fast.
• Great communication skills that allow you to lead and inspire a team and delight our guests.

About Us

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our “Pridays” forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays Family.