Project Manager - Commercial Kitchens

The People Pod; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for commercial kitchen installations in Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee premium hospitality fit-outs across the UK, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Offerings include a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on prestigious projects.

Benefits

Car allowance

Laptop and phone

Private healthcare and pension (on completion of probation)

Bonus scheme (after 12 months)

32 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in commercial kitchen or hospitality fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen construction, M&E integration, and site coordination.
• Hands-on leader with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end installations of commercial kitchens, restaurants, stadia and bars.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on track.
• Conduct snagging, sign-offs, and aftercare to ensure high-quality finishes.

Skills

Project Management

Kitchen Construction

Site Coordination

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

Job description

Project Manager - Commercial Kitchen & Bar Installations
Manchester-based with some Travel

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial kitchen installations to lead high-spec hospitality fit-outs across the UK.

Working with some of the UK's most recognised hospitality brands as well as stadiums and lounges, you'll manage full project life-cycles, from mobilisation through to client handover, delivering premium kitchens, bars, restaurant, stadia, hotels and food hall interiors on time, on budget, and to exacting standards.

PM - Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end installations of commercial kitchens, restaurants, stadia and bars
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to keep projects on track
• Alongside the Contracts Manager you will act as the key client contact on-site, ensuring expectations are met
• Coordinate materials, logistics, H&S compliance, and site documentation
• Conduct snagging, sign-offs, and aftercare to ensure high-quality finishes

What We're Looking For from a Project Manager

• Proven Project Management experience in commercial kitchen or hospitality fit-out projects
• Strong knowledge of kitchen construction, M&E integration, and site coordination
• Hands-on leader with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working nationwide with a full UK driving licence
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), and First Aid qualifications are a plus but not essential

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary of up to 55k + car allowance
• Laptop and phone
• Private healthcare and pension (on completion of probation)
• Bonus scheme (after 12 months)
• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, bespoke hospitality projects

Apply today and take the lead on the UK's most exciting commercial kitchen projects.

Due to a high volume of applicants, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every application.