Kitchen Manager - Great Local Pubs

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Dental insurance discounts

MiXR app discounts

Pay early access

Stonegate Xtra discounts

David Lloyd/PureGym discounts

Mortgage advice

Car leasing discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Hotel discounts

Learning & Development

Job summary

Goddard Arms, part of Stonegate Group, is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team at our Old Swindon pub. You'll coach and mentor staff, uphold high standards of food knowledge and safety, and ensure COSHH and H&S compliance. The role involves recruiting, training, scheduling, stock control, and driving sales through strong kitchen-front-of-house collaboration.

Join a welcoming team in a busy pub environment with opportunities for development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and staff coaching.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard kitchen staff with an inclusive approach.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, providing ongoing training and growth.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen scheduling to balance labour costs.
• Conduct regular stock checks to control costs.
• Foster strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house to grow sales.

Skills

Team coaching

Food safety

COSHH knowledge

H&S knowledge

Job description

Goddard Arms

Kitchen Manager

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive..

The Opportunity

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 Goddard Arms.

As Kitchen Manager you will

• 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

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Each pub has its own story, character, and loyal locals, but they all share the same welcoming spirit. Whether it’s top-notch sports screenings, quiz nights, or DJs keeping the party going, there’s always something happening. At most of our pubs, you’ll find proper pub grub – with big, juicy burgers and classic fish and chips being firm favourites. And when it comes to pouring a cracking pint, we’ve got it nailed. We serve up real value, a great atmosphere, and a pub experience that’s worth every penny. 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 makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From mental health resources to lifestyle perks and flexible support, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Mortgage advise via Charles Cameron
• Additional discounts for personal car leasing
• Up to £1000 “Refer A Friend” incentive
• Additional discount at Stonegate Hotels
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

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 Goddard Arms directly.