Kitchen shift manager

J D Wetherspoon; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Complimentary meals

Bonus scheme

Staff discount

28 days holiday

Sick pay

Company shares

Pension scheme

Loyalty reward

Management opportunities

Job summary

The Red Lion, Swansea, part of J D Wetherspoon, is seeking a Kitchen shift manager to support the kitchen and pub teams. You will run shifts, lead a team and ensure high standards of service, quality and safety across all duties in a busy pub environment.

You will work 40 hours a week with training through an award-winning programme. The role offers a competitive salary and a package including a performance bonus and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to meet sales and cost targets.
• Able to comply with SOPs and company policies.
• Willing to work 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards in cleanliness, product quality, service and atmosphere.
• Manage cash handling and admin tasks once trained.
• Forecast sales and manage costs.
• Support kitchen and pub managers during shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Shift management

Job description

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.

Job Ref

665468

Job Title

Kitchen shift manager

Pub

The Red Lion, Swansea

Salary

£30,387

Closing Date

29-09-2026

Pay And Benefits Include

• starting salary of £30,387

(there is additional pay-weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations)

• 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.

Hours Per Week

40