Kitchen Manager: Lead a Fast-Paced, High-Quality Kitchen

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

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.