Kitchen Manager

Heritage Pubs - Stonegate Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their culinary team at a charming pub in Windsor. This role offers the opportunity to shape kitchen operations, maintain high food safety standards, and foster a supportive environment for team development. With a focus on delivering exceptional British cuisine and a memorable guest experience, you'll be at the forefront of culinary excellence. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere while enjoying a range of attractive employee perks. If you're ready to elevate your career in hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Corporate Discount Rates

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure efficient staffing.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

COSHH Compliance

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Royal Windsor

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Royal Windsor.

As Kitchen Manager you will…

1. The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Royal Windsor.

2. A high standard of food knowledge and skill.

3. An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge.

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

1. Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.

2. Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.

3. Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.

4. Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.

5. Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.

6. Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

A little bit about us…

We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. Boasting spectacular views of Windsor Castle, The Royal Windsor is a delightful pub taking a little trip back to the traditional. Our food menu is brimming with freshly prepared, classic British dishes, crafted with a premium twist, spanning indulgent Sunday roasts, lighter lunches, decadent desserts and more. We also specialise in craft beer, offering a wide variety of local picks alongside spirits, wines and artisan cocktails, perfect enjoyed in our beautiful beer garden – one of the largest in town! Whether our guests are out with their family and four-legged friends for a bite to eat, partaking in our weekly pub quiz or catching a live match, we have it all waiting for them here at the Royal Windsor.

What's in it for you?

1. Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate.

2. Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers.

3. VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars.

4. Stonegate Hotel Discounts.

5. Flexible working.

6. David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates.

7. Discounted Dental Insurance.

8. Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages.

9. 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 contact Royal Windsor directly.

Job Reference: GW1292302WinKM