Kitchen Manager - Lead a Dynamic Pub Kitchen Team

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive dental insurance discounts

Reward Card via MiXR app

Pay early via Stream

Stonegate Xtra discounts

Corporate discounted rates

Mortgage advice

Car leasing discounts

Refer A Friend incentive

Discount at Stonegate Hotels

Learning & Development programmes

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will coach staff, manage scheduling, and drive cost efficiency while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities include onboarding new hires, maintaining labour targets, conducting stock checks, and strengthening collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house to grow sales and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in hospitality.
• Up-to-date COSHH and food safety knowledge.
• Strong standards for hygiene and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members in an inclusive way.
• Lead, guide, and develop the kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene standards and safe, organised space.
• Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing and labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks to control costs and meet performance goals.
• Foster strong collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house to boost sales.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food Knowledge

COSHH Knowledge

Job description

Slug And Lettuce in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will coach staff, manage scheduling, and drive cost efficiency while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities include onboarding new hires, maintaining labour targets, conducting stock checks, and strengthening collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house to grow sales and ensure smooth operations.