Kitchen Manager

Brewers Fayre; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Watford is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations and team performance. This position involves managing stock control, conducting health and safety audits, and ensuring high food standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for the brand. Training and excellent benefits are offered, including discounts at various locations, making this an exciting opportunity for experienced kitchen professionals.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Seasonal menu training

High street discounts

Gym membership discount

25% off in restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen team.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Engage and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Rising Sun - Watford

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll…

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.

Benefits

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy’s.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.

Additional Perks

• Tools and systems to manage your KPI’s.
• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence.

We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!