Kitchen Manager: Lead a Guest-Obsessed Kitchen | 48-Hour Contract

TGI Fridays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced pension benefits

Private medical healthcare

50% food discount for you and up to 5

Refer a Friend bonuses

Unlimited TRONC

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Join TGI Fridays UK as Kitchen Manager/Head Chef in Glasgow. You will lead the kitchen team, oversee all operations, ensure high standards, and drive guest-focused service and profitability.

The role rewards leadership, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to real food, great vibes, and a celebratory atmosphere. You will contribute to a fast-paced guest journey, maintain brand standards, manage budgets and labour, and participate in staff development and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
• Delivery of a guest obsessed culture.
• Strong commercial acumen that enables you to drive sales and deliver business results.
• Ability to manage budgets, labour controls and forecasting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think fast.
• Great communication skills to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• To lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen team. Full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance.
• To ensure that TGI Fridays standards are maintained, and the kitchen performance delivers its targets through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy.

Skills

Restaurant / hospitality experience

Team leadership

Financial skills

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Join TGI Fridays UK as Kitchen Manager/Head Chef in Glasgow. You will lead the kitchen team, oversee all operations, ensure high standards, and drive guest-focused service and profitability.

The role rewards leadership, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to real food, great vibes, and a celebratory atmosphere. You will contribute to a fast-paced guest journey, maintain brand standards, manage budgets and labour, and participate in staff development and safety initiatives.