Kitchen Manager - Beefeater

Beefeater; Dartford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-loved restaurant in Dartford is looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead its kitchen team and deliver high-quality dishes. The successful candidate will manage stock and food margins while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000, generous bonuses, and opportunities for training and development. You will thrive in a high-energy environment, inspiring your team to achieve excellence while enjoying perks like discounts on meals and hotel stays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

25% off in all Whitbread restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays

Retail & leisure discounts

Full training & development at our Kitchen Academy

Autonomy to run your kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Passion for food and high standards of kitchen performance.
• Detail-driven and capable of managing a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Manage stock, food margins, and kitchen standards.
• Own food safety, audits, and compliance.
• Support recruitment and team development.
• Drive performance through regular coaching.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Compliance

Performance Coaching

Job description

Kitchen Manager – The Beacon Beefeater

Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment? We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to take charge at The Beacon, a well-loved restaurant that combines classic British dining with a modern twist.

Reporting into the General Manager, this is more than a job – it’s your chance to run a high-performing kitchen, inspire your team, and deliver quality dishes that keep guests coming back. If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high-volume setting, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be hands‑on, detail‑driven, and passionate about food, people, and performance.

Located inDartford, Kent, The Beacon Beefeater has a reputation for excellence. Positioned just off the M25 and close to Bluewater Shopping Centre, it’s a prime spot for both locals and visitors. With easy transport links and a steady flow of guests from the nearby Premier Inn, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, high‑energy environment where your leadership and culinary skills can truly shine.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent in a thriving location that offers both challenge and reward.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary up to £41K
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25% off in all Whitbread restaurants
• Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
• Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
• Full training & development at our Kitchen Academy
• Real autonomy to run your kitchen your way

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and motivating your kitchen team with energy and passion
• Managing stock, food margins, and kitchen standards
• Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
• Driving performance through regular 1:1s and coaching
• Delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes to spec
• Working closely with a supportive General Manager