Kitchen shift manager

J D Wetherspoon; Beccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and drink at work

Bonus scheme up to 25%

20% off for staff

28 days paid holiday

Sick pay after qualifying period

Free shares after 18 months

Pension scheme

Loyalty reward after 5 years

Future pub management opportunities

Job summary

The Kings Head Hotel in Beccles, operated by J D Wetherspoon, is hiring a Kitchen shift manager to support the kitchen and pub managers. You will run shifts, lead a team, and ensure sales, profit and compliance targets are met.

You must be ready to work a 40-hour week, deliver excellent service, and adhere to SOPs while supporting a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen operation. Training and development are offered as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Confident leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage shifts.
• Customer service focus and attention to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards in cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere.
• Comply with SOPs and company policies to maintain a safe, legal workplace.
• Take responsibility for achieving financial targets and managing kitchen operations.
• Forecast sales and costs, review P&L, and maximize sales opportunities.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during shifts and across varied hours.

Job description

Job Ref

662777

Job Title

Kitchen shift manager

Pub

The Kings Head Hotel, Beccles

Salary

£30,387

Closing Date

31-08-2026

Hours Per Week

40

Vacancy Description

A kitchen shift manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager and takes responsibility for the kitchen operation. This includes supporting, leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets.

As a kitchen shift manager, you will run shifts and work unsupervised to achieve the following daily:

• excellent customer service
• serving food to the correct specification, while achieving food-delivery-time targets at all times
• adhering to all Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies, to maintain a clean, safe and legal workplace

We`re looking for people with a can-do attitude, not afraid of hard work. In return, we will train and develop your skills to succeed in a career at Wetherspoon, offering an award-winning training programme and a competitive pay and benefits package.

Pay and Benefits Include

• starting salary of £30,387
• 40-hour working week
• complimentary meal and drink at work
• bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)
• off-duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
• 28 days` paid holiday
• company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• free shares in the company (after 18 months` service)
• pension scheme
• loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years` service)
• future pub management opportunities

The Role

• delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere
• complying with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and, once trained, cash management
• prioritising tasks, delegating and problem-solving
• working on a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house)
• taking responsibility in achieving all financial targets set for the kitchen, by taking proactive steps to build sales and control costs
• working with the kitchen manager to:
• forecast sales and associated costs
• review and manage all aspects of the profit and loss account
• maximise sales opportunities

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment, where everyone is welcome.

When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.