Kitchen Manager

Whitbread Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in England is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team. This role involves recruiting and onboarding new team members, managing stock control, and ensuring high standards of health and safety. With a salary of up to £43,000 and numerous benefits, it's a great opportunity for those looking to advance in their career within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Full induction and training

25% off Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Access to training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in recruitment and onboarding.
• Engage and motivate the team through effective communication.
• Manage stock control and ensure food margins are met.
• Conduct health and safety audits to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock control

Health and Safety compliance

Detail-oriented

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.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there's a salary of up to £43,000, great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus! It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you'll…

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding 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‑ones.
• 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.

What we offer

• 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.
• Tools and systems to manage your KPI's.
• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

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.