Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Impact, Guest-Centric Team

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Store discount 50%

Discount 25% garden centre

Discount 10% food halls

Stream financial wellbeing

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Thriving culture

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our restaurant team, ensuring high service standards, food hygiene and timely meals while driving strong commercial results.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, uphold health and safety compliance, and foster a positive, development-focused environment across our outlets. We value teamwork, a customer-first mindset and a passion for great food alongside garden retail.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and management leadership.
• Commercial awareness including budgets and profitability.
• Ability to coach and train staff at all levels.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and regulations.
• Demonstrates our values and a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver efficient service within budget and compliant with standards.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and delivered on time.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Motivate team and develop staff through coaching and training.
• Create a productive, enjoyable environment and focus on development journeys.

Skills

Food service management

Budgeting & profitability

Staff coaching

Change management

Customer experience

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our restaurant team, ensuring high service standards, food hygiene and timely meals while driving strong commercial results.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, uphold health and safety compliance, and foster a positive, development-focused environment across our outlets. We value teamwork, a customer-first mindset and a passion for great food alongside garden retail.