Kitchen Manager

Beefeater; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beefeater is seeking a Kitchen Manager for The Longwall in Oxford, responsible for leading a high-performing kitchen team. This role involves recruiting, training, and managing stock while ensuring compliance with health standards. A competitive salary up to £41,250 and opportunities for bonuses and career development are offered.

Benefits

Great discounts

Access to training and development programs

Tools and systems for managing KPIs

Qualifications

• Experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the brand and team development.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Motivation

Job description

Kitchen Manager - The Longwall, Oxford - Beefeater

Salary: £38,000-£41,250 (Opportunity to earn up to 25% bonus)

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal role in the daily success and operation of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £41,250, great discounts, benefits, and the chance to earn a substantial bonus!

It takes a great team to deliver a best-in-class restaurant experience, so you’ll:

• Support the General Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Ensure compliance with NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to high standards.
• Deliver according to brand standards and specifications.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one-to-ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team is knowledgeable and confident.

Alongside working with a General Manager trained to support you, you’ll also benefit from:

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at our dedicated Kitchen Academy.
• Working with a labour model that ensures proper management coverage.
• Access to excellent training and development programs.
• Having a significant say in how you run your kitchen.

Additional benefits include tools and systems to manage KPIs, discounts in Whitbread Restaurants and Premier Inn hotels, retail discounts, and more.

We want you to excel and will provide the tools; it’s up to you to show what you’ve got in serving up excellence. As an innovative business, you’ll champion change and lead it with your team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, or similar, and want to be part of a dynamic management team aligned with our vision, develop yourself in a market-leading company, then apply now!