Kitchen Operations Manager

Support Hub - Kitchen Days; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Support Hub - Kitchen Days is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the Central Production Unit in Cheltenham. You will manage end-to-end food production, ensure safety and quality standards, and lead daily kitchen operations with a shops-first mentality.

Responsibilities include staff training, stock control, scheduling, and compliance with COSHH and health & safety regulations. A strong focus on delivering high-quality product and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food production or kitchen environments.
• Supervisory/management experience in a food business.
• Food Level Qualification – Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen across daily operations, ensuring safety, quality and hygiene.
• Oversee stock control, inventory and supplier coordination to minimise waste.
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop team members; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Planning & Organisation

Stock management

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Education

Food Level Qualification

Tools

Edify system

Job description

Support Hub - Kitchen Days is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the Central Production Unit in Cheltenham. You will manage end-to-end food production, ensure safety and quality standards, and lead daily kitchen operations with a shops-first mentality.

Responsibilities include staff training, stock control, scheduling, and compliance with COSHH and health & safety regulations. A strong focus on delivering high-quality product and team development is essential.