Kitchen Shift Leader: Bonus Up to 25%

JD Wetherspoon Plc; Neath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal and drink

Bonus up to 25% + audit bonus

Training completion award

40-hour working week

20% discount on food, drinks, hotel (+

Paid holiday

Free shares after 18 months

Workplace pension scheme

Loyalty reward after 5 years

Future pub management opportunities

Job summary

JD Wetherspoon Plc is seeking a Kitchen Shift Manager to support, lead and motivate the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets. You will run shifts, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and uphold SOPs while delivering high standards of food and service.

As a kitchen shift manager you will guide the operation, delegate tasks, provide feedback, and support the team to achieve five-star hygiene and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced pub environment. Opportunities for progression exist.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership and motivates a multi-role team.
• Ability to delegate tasks and coach staff on SOPs.
• Strong communications skills and proactive feedback.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good English language skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operation, lead by example, and coach the team.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures are followed and health standards met.
• Prepare, cook and present food per company standards.
• Meet food delivery time targets and maintain quality.
• Engage with customers, communicate promotions, and manage feedback.
• Monitor stock, wastage, and costs; support P&L review with Pub Manager.
• Support recruitment, training, and rota management; participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Shift management

Customer service

Job description

JD Wetherspoon Plc is seeking a Kitchen Shift Manager to support, lead and motivate the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets. You will run shifts, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and uphold SOPs while delivering high standards of food and service.

As a kitchen shift manager you will guide the operation, delegate tasks, provide feedback, and support the team to achieve five-star hygiene and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced pub environment. Opportunities for progression exist.