Lead Kitchen Manager: Drive Busy Pub Kitchen Excellence

Greene King; Taunton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Employee discounts

Wagestream

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

The Stonegallows Inn in Taunton is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, develop the team and maintain high food quality. You will manage stock, costs and allergen procedures while delivering excellent guest experiences in a Greene King brand pub.

You’ll be responsible for staffing, training and hands-on leadership during peak services, ensuring every dish meets standards and guests leave satisfied.

Qualifications

• Ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations with the ability to lead from the front.
• Experience in busy pub/restaurant kitchens and high-volume service.
• Strong leadership, communication and food safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality, presentation and allergen procedures.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste and kitchen costs.
• Ensure smooth service and strong GP performance.
• Collaborate with management to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

leadership

team management

communication

food safety

allergen knowledge

stock management

cost control

calm under pressure

training & development

Job description

The Stonegallows Inn in Taunton is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, develop the team and maintain high food quality. You will manage stock, costs and allergen procedures while delivering excellent guest experiences in a Greene King brand pub.

You’ll be responsible for staffing, training and hands-on leadership during peak services, ensuring every dish meets standards and guests leave satisfied.