Kitchen Manager

Whitbread Plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager in Oxford to drive excellence in kitchen operations and team leadership. The role involves managing stock, ensuring safety compliance, and motivating team members in a fast-paced environment. With a salary of up to £41,250, the position includes comprehensive training, benefits, and bonus opportunities. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, aiming to support flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary up to £41,250

Great discounts and benefits

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive induction training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role.
• Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Proficiency in stock control and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen team members.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Stock control

Health and Safety compliance

High volume kitchen management

Job description

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests., It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll…

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑one meetings.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast‑paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.
• Alongside working with a General Manager that has been back of house trained to support, you’ll also benefit from…
• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy's.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It's up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence.

We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team. If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market‑leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now! We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

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 and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus!