Kitchen Manager — Lead Team, Deliver Great Food

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.; Milton Heights; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Store discounts

Stream - financial wellbeing

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy - development programs

Thriving team culture

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen in our restaurants, delivering first‑class food and exceptional customer experience.

You will manage the kitchen team, ensure on‑time meals, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety across the operation. You will drive commercial results through effective budgeting, training, and people development, creating a positive, productive environment that motivates the team and supports continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in food service with management experience.
• Strong focus on delivering excellent customer experience while meeting budgets.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver efficient service within budget and compliant with standards.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
• Maintain a fully compliant kitchen with all statutory health & safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Coach and train all levels of staff to support development and high performance.
• Adapt to changing priorities and regulations while keeping a positive team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food service experience

Budget awareness

Health & safety knowledge

Training & coaching

Customer focus

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen in our restaurants, delivering first‑class food and exceptional customer experience.

You will manage the kitchen team, ensure on‑time meals, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety across the operation. You will drive commercial results through effective budgeting, training, and people development, creating a positive, productive environment that motivates the team and supports continuous