Kitchen Manager

Growth Kitchen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

On site gym access

Ongoing training and development

Career progression in a fast-growing,K

Job summary

Growth Kitchen in Newcastle is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our Newcastle kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and smooth day-to-day operations. You will manage stock, safety, and team development while delivering consistent results under pressure.

You’ll drive high-volume services, collaborate with delivery partners, monitor KPIs, and contribute to menu development in a fast-growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Kitchen manager/ team leader in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with delivery partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
• Strong communication and ability to problem solve.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing food costs and kitchen KPIs.
• Passion, creativity, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach.
• Positive, resilient attitude with ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a high-performing kitchen team whilst working shifts in the heart of the kitchen.
• Deliver consistently outstanding food quality and presentation.
• Drive compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards.
• Manage kitchen food costs, stock control, and waste reduction.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Run high-energy services while creating a positive team culture.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Delivery partner experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Food cost management

KPI understanding

Detail oriented

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Joining Growth Kitchen as a Kitchen Manager

At Growth Kitchen, we run delivery-led kitchens across England and Scotland and cook for some of the UK's best-loved food brands. As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll lead the team at the heart of the operation. You'll be responsible for the food going out under several brands at once, and every order needs to be fast, consistent and to spec. You'll lead your team and run the kitchen day to day, keeping food safety and quality standards high. You'll also work closely with our operations team, using data on order volumes, prep times and customer ratings to keep improving how your kitchen performs. It's a busy, varied role with real ownership, and it suits someone who enjoys fast service and takes pride in getting the details right. You'll also be part of a business that's growing quickly and gives good people room to grow with it.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our Newcastle kitchen. You'll be responsible for the entire kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, stock management, team development, operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

As Kitchen Manager, you will:

• Lead & develop a high-performing kitchen team whilst working shifts in the heart of the kitchen.
• Deliver consistently outstanding food quality and presentation
• Drive compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards
• Manage kitchen food costs, stock control, and waste reduction
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
• Run high-energy services while creating a positive team culture

• Proven experience as a Kitchen manager/ team leader in a high-volume environment
• Experience in with delivery partners such as Uber Eats & Deliveroo
• Strong communication and ability to problem solve.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing food costs and kitchen KPIs
• Passion, creativity, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach
• A positive, resilient attitude with the ability to thrive under pressure

• 45-hour contract with excellent & flexible work-life balance
• Genuine career progression within a fast-growing hospitality group
• Creative input into menu development and new concepts
• Staff discount
• Free on-site parking
• On site gym access
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey