Kitchen Manager: Lead a Dynamic Team & Elevate Service

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Uncapped store discount

Access to Stream earnings advance

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy development

Thriving team culture

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team across our restaurants, delivering tasty food, maintaining high hygiene standards and achieving commercial targets. You will drive efficient service, ensure on-time meals, and uphold statutory health & safety requirements.

The role focuses on developing the team and delivering outstanding customer experiences. You will be responsible for coaching staff, managing priorities, and adapting to changes across seasons to

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and management.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Coaching and training across teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team, ensuring service is efficient, within budget and compliant.
• Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard and on time for customers.
• Maintaining a fully compliant kitchen with health & safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Inspiring your team to deliver excellent food service and customer experience.
• Creating a fun, productive environment while developing your team's journey with Dobbies.

Skills

Food service management

People management

Budget awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team across our restaurants, delivering tasty food, maintaining high hygiene standards and achieving commercial targets. You will drive efficient service, ensure on-time meals, and uphold statutory health & safety requirements.

The role focuses on developing the team and delivering outstanding customer experiences. You will be responsible for coaching staff, managing priorities, and adapting to changes across seasons to