Kitchen Manager

Everyman Cinema Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cinema company in York is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their vibrant kitchen team. You will inspire your team to deliver a memorable dining experience, oversee kitchen operations, manage stock control, and maintain high food quality. If you are an experienced leader passionate about hospitality, this role offers a competitive package alongside awesome perks like unlimited cinema tickets and discounts. Join us to change the cinema experience!

Benefits

Unlimited complimentary cinema tickets

50% discount on all food & drink

Wagestream membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Epic staff events and team socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Passion for hospitality and dining experience.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining service.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock control and ordering.
• Ensure high-quality food output at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Team training and motivation

Attention to detail

Kitchen health & safety

Customer service

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

We are on the lookout for a Kitchen Manager to lead our vibrant and friendly kitchen team at EVERYMAN YORK. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be a true kitchen leader, inspiring the team to deliver a memorable Everyman dining experience to all our guests. This is a fantastic opportunity that allows you to develop your career within a fast‑expanding business with a culture entirely centered around its people. As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for all things food‑related, ensuring that every item that leaves your kitchen is of the highest quality, you will need:

• To be a passionate and dynamic leader, who can train and motivate a team to ensure delivery of exceptional service to all the guests whilst maintaining commercial and operational excellence of the venue.
• An eye for detail, making sure that everything looks as it should before service.
• Full confidence in running all aspects of the kitchen, including rotas, stock control & ordering.
• A sharp understanding of kitchen health & safety, food safety, and administrative tasks.
• To work closely with the venue management team to maximise service delivery opportunities and in turn, ensure the continued success of the cinema.
  Genuine passion for hospitality and ensuring that the teams they lead and work in share this.
• Lots of personality and not afraid to use it!
• A love for food, drink, customer service and, above all else, people.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with bags of business savvy and self‑drive.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head or Sous Chef and a background preferably in a fast‑paced, branded operation.
  As one of the fastest‑growing cinema companies in Europe, Everyman is changing the way in which people experience the magic of cinema. Whether it be enjoying the company of friends in our stylish venues, indulging in a movie with a freshly baked pizza, a glass of wine, and the comfort of a sofa, or attending one of our specially curated events or Q&A, we aim to make every experience with Everyman one‑of‑a‑kind through good old‑fashioned hospitality done our way.
  A competitive package that reflects your experience and passion.
• Unlimited complimentary cinema tickets for you and your buddies
• 50% Everyman discount on all food & drink (unfortunately no reduction on calories)
• Wagestream membership - access to your wages when you need it!
• 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action, the industry’s charity
• Financial, Legal, Family, Health and Wellbeing tools and resources.
• Retail discounts with Wagestream
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Epic staff events, team socials, and amazing incentives!
• Above all else, a very good reason to get out of bed in the morning!