Kitchen Manager

Flight Club - Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season Ticket & Travel Card Loans

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Free meals on shift

Refer-a-friend bonus

Team socials & competitions

Discounts across all our venues

Development Days & Career Workshops

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

Flight Club Newcastle is seeking a Kitchen Manager to drive a vibrant, high-energy kitchen that matches the pace of our games. You’ll lead by example, coach your team to follow specs with precision, and ensure every dish reflects the energy of the venue.

Ready to develop people, bring energy to every service, and keep guests delighted with great food and fast service? Join a team recognised for its culture, rewards, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience as kitchen manager or head chef.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff to spec.
• Strong energy and leadership in a fast-paced venue.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and coach the team to follow specs with precision.
• Maintain top‑note standards and ensure food matches the energy of the venue.
• Develop people and bring energy to every service.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Time management

Food safety

Job description

About Flight Club

Flight Club is on a mission to bring groups of people together for moments of unexpected, ridiculous, joy. The brand combines its invention of the world’s first Social Darts experience with stunning cocktails and sharing dishes.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Kitchen Manager at Flight Club, you’ll be the driving force behind a kitchen that’s as exciting as our games! You’ll lead by example, teaching and coaching your team to follow specs with precision so every dish hits the mark. From maintaining top‑note standards to creating a buzzing atmosphere behind the pass, you’ll make sure the food matches the energy of the venue. If you’re passionate about developing people, love bringing energy to every service, and want to serve up excellence with a side of fun, this is your chance to step up and make every shift a winning one.

Our teams are a full‑throttle, high‑energy, total‑commitment bunch, and you’ll need to throw everything you’ve got into giving our guests the best time possible.

Why join the Flight Club Family?

The Flight Club Family is just that, a family. We work with each other and we support each other, we win together and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us. Named one of The Times Top 100 Places to Work, we’re proud to celebrate individuality, and support your growth every step of the way.

Here’s what you get when you join us:

• Skills development & training – grow your skills and grow your future
• Employee Assistance Programme – to support your wellbeing, whenever you need
• Tips shared fairly – we are a team
• Health cash plan support – available for you and your family
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – hard work recognised and rewarded
• Free meals on shift – every shift comes with a side of tasty
• Regular incentives – from surprise goodies to epic challenges
• Regular rewards – surprise and delight for our shining stars
• Refer-a-friend bonus – bring your bestie and earn up to £500
• Team socials & competitions – work hard, play harder
• Discounts across all our venues – perks that follow you everywhere
• Private Medical Insurance – peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Enhanced Parental Leave – because family time matters
• Development Days & Career Workshops – grow your leadership journey
• Team Socials & Supplier Trips – from local fun to adventures abroad
• Season Ticket & Travel Card Loans – making your commute easier

Here at Flight Club, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and included. We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration,