Kitchen Manager: Lead, Develop & Drive Kitchen Excellence

Slug and Lettuce Leeds; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Dental insurance discounts

MiXR pay early

Stonegate Xtra portal

Discounted rates at David Lloyd

Mortgage advice

Car leasing discounts

Refer A Friend bonus

Stonegate Hotels discount

Learning & development

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, uphold high standards, and develop the team to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. In this leadership role, you will drive operational excellence and ensure the team works cohesively to achieve targets.

You’ll coach staff, ensure food safety and COSHH compliance, manage stock and scheduling, and support a fast-paced pub environment focused on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and COSHH requirements.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members in an inclusive way.
• Lead, guide and develop the kitchen team, ensuring ongoing training and growth.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe workspace.
• Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing and meet labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks to control costs and meet performance goals.
• Foster strong collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house to drive sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

COSHH compliance

Job description

Slug And Lettuce in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, uphold high standards, and develop the team to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. In this leadership role, you will drive operational excellence and ensure the team works cohesively to achieve targets.

You’ll coach staff, ensure food safety and COSHH compliance, manage stock and scheduling, and support a fast-paced pub environment focused on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.