Kitchen manager

J D Wetherspoon

Port Talbot

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free meals

Employee discounts

Paid holiday

Free shares

Job summary

The Lord Caradoc in Port Talbot is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure top-quality meals are served quickly. You will play a key role in running the kitchen and supporting the pub manager, with a focus on guest satisfaction and brand standards.

We offer a competitive salary from 30,404 GBP, with up to 25% bonus and various benefits. Flexible hours, progression opportunities and a rewards-driven environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

Fun, enthusiastic, confident and passionate personality.
UK top employer with award-winning training you can achieve with the right attitude.

Responsibilities

Run the kitchen to the brand standards and maintain high cleanliness.
Support the pub manager in day-to-day operations.
Ensure hot, quality food is delivered within our service target.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Job description

Job Ref

662903

Job Title

Kitchen manager

Pub

The Lord Caradoc, Port Talbot

Salary

£30,404

Closing Date

31-08-2026

Vacancy Description

The ideal candidate

We want fun, enthusiastic, confident and passionate people who are not afraid of hard work. We recruit our team for their personality and as a uk top employer with an award winning training program we know we can teach anyone the skills to succeed.

What`s in it for you?

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary starting at £30,404 for our kitchen managers which increases upon completion training. Alongside this, all our managers have the opportunity to earn up to 25% in bonus paid monthly plus additional benefits such as:

Progression and development opportunities for you to run your own pub
Free food whilst working and 20% off on food, drink and hotel accommodation whilst not at work
Paid Holiday
Free Shares

The Role

At JD Wetherspoon we like to keep it simple, and our kitchen managers are critical in delivering our company standards in their kitchens whilst keeping our customers as the number one priority. You will have a big part to play in running your own kitchen in one of our pubs whilst also supporting your pub manager in the day-to-day running of the pub.

As part of the management team you will have to work hard, maintain our standards and cleanliness in your kitchen, be organized and keep our brilliant team members motivated. Our mission is for all of our customers to receive hot, quality food within our 10 minute service aim and you will be at the forefront of delivering this aim. Of course there will be a lot for you to learn but we are confident with the right attitude, commitment and training you will have the opportunity to succeed.

We open our doors early in the morning and sometimes don`t close them until late at night, so we offer great flexibility. Working for wetherspoon is rewards, and our team our consistently maintaining our high standing and 5 star health and safety rating but with the right attitude we know you can climb our career ladder even higher pretty quickly!

Pay: from £30,404 plus up to 25% bonus and other great benefits

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.

When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

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Hours Per Week

Monday Hours

Flexible

Tuesday Hours

Flexible

Wednesday Hours

Flexible

Thursday Hours

Flexible

Friday Hours