Kitchen Manager

Bubbles World of Play; New Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free meals and drinks during shifts

Discounts on admissions and parties

Job summary

A children's play centre in New Brighton is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team. Enjoy sociable working hours with no late-night shifts, a calmer environment, and excellent work-life balance. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining budget compliance. Applicants must have allergen training and strong organisational skills. Join a fun team dedicated to delivering a great customer experience.

Qualifications

• Trained in Allergen Awareness.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Team player who enjoys working in family-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Recruit, train and schedule kitchen staff.
• Ensure all food is freshly prepared and safely handled.
• Monitor stock levels and reduce wastage.
• Keep kitchen spending within budget.
• Uphold food hygiene and health and safety policies.
• Stay hands-on during peak periods.
• Uphold and enforce food hygiene and health & safety policies
• Stay hands-on in the kitchen during peak periods

Skills

Allergen management

Kitchen leadership

Staff scheduling

Food safety compliance

Job description

Experienced kitchen manager wanted for a fresh start with better work-life balance - we close at 6pm!

About the Role

Are you an experienced kitchen manager looking for a fresh start in a more relaxed and sociable setting?Join our friendly team at Bubbles' World of Play, the UK's largest indoor children's play centre located in New Brighton Wirral. We're looking for a hands‑on, motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants the best of both worlds – a professional kitchen environment without the usual late nights and high‑stress service of a busy restaurant.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Sociable working hours: We close at 6:00pm – no evening or late‑night shifts, ever!
• No Friday or Saturday nights
• A calmer kitchen: As a family venue, our pace is busy but much less stressful than a typical restaurant
• Modern, well‑equipped kitchen designed with comfort and efficiency in mind
• Work‑life balance: Enjoy key holidays off – including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Sunday
• Staff perks: Paid breaks, free meals and drinks during shifts, and discounts on admissions and parties

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations
• Staff Management: Recruit, train and schedule kitchen staff
• Lead with confidence and develop a strong team culture
• Food Quality & Safety: Ensure all food is freshly prepared, safely handled, and served to standards
• Maintain all relevant paperwork and checklists
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, place orders, reduce wastage
• Budget Management: Keep kitchen spending within budget
• Hygiene & Compliance: Uphold and enforce food hygiene, health and safety policies
• Day‑to‑Day Operations: Stay hands‑on in the kitchen during peak periods

Requirements

• Trained in Allergen Awareness
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Team player who enjoys working in family‑focused environment

Ready to Apply?

Please email your CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to work at Bubbles World of Play, to:

Working at Bubbles' World of Play can be lots of fun. You will get to meet lots of nice people and be part of a great team who all work together to create the best customer experience possible within our centre.

The only downside is that it can be hard work! You are on your feet all day, and will need to be flexible with rotas and will be expected to work weekends and school holidays.

All candidates must be willing to undergo any necessary health & police checks and satisfy all requirements. DBS checks will be required.