Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Bob & Berts; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff card

Unlimited free hot drinks

Free cake on your birthday

Company pension

Length of service recognition

Opportunities to grow your career

Job summary

Bob and Berts in Stirling is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead back-of-house operations. You will own the kitchen, manage a small team, handle inventory, staff scheduling, menu development and food safety to deliver a 5-star experience for customers.

The role requires passion for food and coffee, strong leadership, and the ability to maintain high standards during busy breakfast and lunch shifts. Weekend availability is expected and hours range from 25 to 45 per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years as Kitchen Supervisor or Cafe Chef in a high-volume café/restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure prompt service and high-quality food preparation.
• Food Preparation & Quality Control: Cook menu items to recipes with consistent taste and presentation.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee inventory, place orders, manage deliveries and conduct stocktakes.
• Staff Scheduling & Training: Recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff with productive scheduling.
• Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Ensure health and safety regulations and allergen management.
• Menu Development: Propose new items and seasonal offerings to enhance the menu.
• Front-of-House Coordination: Coordinate with front-of-house staff for seamless service.

Skills

Inventory management

Costings

Staff management

Food safety

Menu development

Leadership

Allergen management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Store: Bob and Berts - Stirling
Job Type:Permanent position with hours from 25 - 45 hours per week to encourage a work life balance

Hours you can actually plan around: Monday to Sundayshifts finish by 6.30pm.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house operations at Bob and Berts. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, coffee and delivering top-notch customer service, and can manage a small team while maintaining high standards of food quality and speed. You will take ownership of the kitchen, including inventory, staff scheduling, menu development, and food safety, ensuring a "5-star" experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:Manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring prompt service and high-quality food preparation, especially during busy breakfast and lunch shifts.
• Food Preparation & Quality Control:Prepare and cook menu items (e.g., breakfasts, pastries, burgers) according to recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
• Stock & Inventory Management:Oversee food inventory, place orders with suppliers, manage deliveries, and conduct weekly stocktakes to minimise waste and ensure profitability.
• Staff Scheduling & Training:Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen personnel (cooks/porters), creating schedules that maximise productivity during peak hours.
• Hygiene & Safety Compliance:Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., Allergen Management, Food Hygiene Level 2/3) and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Menu Development:Collaborate with the manager to suggest new food items, specials, and seasonal offerings to enhance the menu.
• Front-of-House Coordination:Communicate effectively with front of house staff to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and the counter.

Requirements

• Experience:Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Cafe Chef, or similar role in a high-volume café/restaurant environment.
• Skills:Proven ability to manage inventory, costings, and kitchen staff.
• Certifications:Essential: Food Hygiene Certificate
• Attitude:Hands-on leader, calm under pressure, and highly organised.
• Availability:Ability to work weekends and mornings.
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Us? Benefits

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
• Unlimited free hot drinks on shift!
• Free cake on your birthday!
• Company pension!
• Length of service recognition!
• Opportunities to grow your career!