Kitchen Manager - Lead, Deliver Quality & Growth

Dobbies Garden Centres; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

50% restaurant discount

25% Garden Centre discount

10% food hall discount

Stream access

Dobbies Academy

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres in Preston seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead our restaurant operations, delivering high-quality meals on time while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

You will manage the kitchen team, ensure service efficiency within budget, and drive continuous improvement in both customer experience and commercial performance. The role offers a supportive culture and opportunities for development within our growing garden centre network.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting.
• Coaching and developing staff.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and regulations.
• Positive leadership through seasonal changes.
• Lives and embodies company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver efficient service within budget.
• Ensure meals are presented on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain a compliant kitchen with health & safety rules.
• Inspire passion for great food and customer experience.
• Create a productive environment with staff development paths.

Skills

Food service management

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership / coaching

Food hygiene & safety

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres in Preston seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead our restaurant operations, delivering high-quality meals on time while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

You will manage the kitchen team, ensure service efficiency within budget, and drive continuous improvement in both customer experience and commercial performance. The role offers a supportive culture and opportunities for development within our growing garden centre network.