Kitchen Manager

Stonegate Pub Company; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming pub environment as a Kitchen Manager, where your leadership will inspire a dedicated team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about great British food and drink, looking to make a real impact in a friendly setting. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene while mentoring the next generation of kitchen leaders. With a focus on teamwork and community, you'll thrive in a role that values your contributions and offers exciting rewards. If you love straightforward, no-nonsense food and a lively atmosphere, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Corporate Discount Rates

Early access to earned wages

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Team Leader.
• Strong food knowledge and ability to mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team while ensuring high food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen operations including staff recruitment and training.
• Conduct stock takes and manage food supplies.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Team Coaching

COSHH Knowledge

Stock Management

Education

Experience in Kitchen Management

Job description

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, SN1 3EG

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager or an experienced Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take their next step in their career.As a leader in the business, Kitchen Managers are the figureheads of the dining operation who deliver consistently high standards whilst developing the Kitchen Managers of the future at Goddard Arms.

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Goddard Arms
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

Some of the things you’ll be doing as a Kitchen Manager

• Supporting the recruitment and induction of new team members
• Leading, managing and developing your Brigade whilst ensuring their training is fully complete at all times
• Responsible for maintaining both kitchen hygiene and food safety standards within the kitchen at all times and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Be responsible for the creation of kitchen rota, ensuring labour targets are met
• Conduct periodic stock takes to ensure delivery of GP margins in line with targets
• Adopt a proactive strategy to boost sales and drive growth by engaging effectively with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed

A little bit about us…

We take pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment where you can enjoy live sport, a proper pint, or delicious pub food and simply sit back and relax. People are at the heart of what we do, from our top-notch teams to our guests at every table. We’re your pub, and we’re after the people who feel just as connected to who we are and what we do. If you’re a people person who’s passionate about straightforward, no-nonsense food and drink, we’ve got the role for you. The Goddard Arms is a friendly 17-bed hotel located in the heart of Old Swindon. We are an old converted coaching inn with a great beer garden, right next door to the beautiful 50-acre Lawns Park. We are passionate about great British food, our rich heritage of cask ales and newer craft beers, our extensive gin selection, and our wine range. From a quick lunch or snacks with a drink after work to a sit-down dinner or a party with canapés and Prosecco, we can cater for any guest.

What's in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
• Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contactGoddard Arms directly.