Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Impact, Guest-First Kitchen

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK garden centre retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager to play a crucial role in enhancing customer experience across restaurants. This position involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring food hygiene standards, and managing operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in food service and management, along with the ability to coach staff effectively. Generous benefits include uncapped discounts and support for financial wellbeing, making it an excellent workplace for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

50% off in Restaurants

Access to financial wellbeing support

Confidential support and counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in food service combined with management skills.
• Ability to maintain budgets and improve profitability.
• Strong coaching skills to train all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring efficient service aligned with budget.
• Ensure meals are presented to customers to a high standard.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in food service

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Coaching and training skills

Positivity in managing change

Job description

A leading UK garden centre retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager to play a crucial role in enhancing customer experience across restaurants. This position involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring food hygiene standards, and managing operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in food service and management, along with the ability to coach staff effectively. Generous benefits include uncapped discounts and support for financial wellbeing, making it an excellent workplace for passionate individuals.