On-the-Pass Kitchen Manager for Premium Burgers

Full Circle Brew Co; Fenwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Job summary

Full Circle Brew Co. is opening an exciting new bar and restaurant at Fenwick in Newcastle, bringing an elevated fried chicken and burger concept to the city centre in partnership with Peckin' Order. As Kitchen Manager you’ll lead the line, cook during service and focus on execution, team, and cost control.

The role reports to Bar Manager / Operations Manager and is based in Fenwick, Newcastle. Fixed-Term (2 years), Full-Time, starting October 2026, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or senior kitchen role in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Hands-on cooking ability and leadership on the line, not a desk-based role.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, stock control, labour scheduling, and minimising waste.
• Track record of hitting GP and labour targets.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen legislation and food hygiene.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team within a defined concept.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen operation: staffing, standards, cleanliness and output quality.
• Lead the line and cook during service, hands-on and on-the-pass.
• Follow recipes and SOPs to maintain consistent quality across services.
• Maintain high presentation and consistency expected at a premium city centre venue.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members from the ground up.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and supplier relationships, minimise waste and control costs.
• Take ownership of kitchen costs: schedule labour against sales, hit GP targets and report weekly.
• Maintain HACCP records, allergen controls and food safety at all times.
• Collaborate with Bar Manager to ensure seamless food and drink service.
• Monitor kitchen performance and report on food cost, waste, labour cost, and operational issues.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and issues are flagged promptly.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hands-on cooking

Food cost management

Stock control

Labour scheduling

HACCP & food safety

Leadership

Job description

Full Circle Brew Co. is opening an exciting new bar and restaurant at Fenwick in Newcastle, bringing an elevated fried chicken and burger concept to the city centre in partnership with Peckin' Order. As Kitchen Manager you’ll lead the line, cook during service and focus on execution, team, and cost control.

The role reports to Bar Manager / Operations Manager and is based in Fenwick, Newcastle. Fixed-Term (2 years), Full-Time, starting October 2026, 40 hours per week.