Kitchen Manager

Whitbread PLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Manager for their establishment in Portsmouth. In this role, you will support the General Manager in leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality, managing stock, and maintaining health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,000‑£41,250, plus a potential bonus of up to 25%. The company provides comprehensive training, discounts, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal career move for aspiring culinary leaders.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Seasonal menu changes with training

Discounts in restaurants and hotels

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding of kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Drive individual performance through development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Food Safety

High Volume Cooking

Job description

Kitchen Manager – The Hobbs Boat (Weston Super Mare) – Whitbread Inns

Salary: £38,000‑£41,250 (opportunity to earn up to 25% bonus)

Reporting to the General Manager, 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.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £41,250, great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus!

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate 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 is 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.

Tools & Systems

• 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!