Kitchen Manager: Lead Team, Deliver Excellence, Great Benefits

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality food service, maintain compliance with health & safety standards, and positively manage change within the team. They will ensure timely meal presentation and create a fun work environment while driving sales and supporting team development. This role offers generous benefits, including a flexible annual leave policy and employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Access to financial wellbeing support

Confidential support services

Development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading food service teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Ability to maintain compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Experience in managing budgets and driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to provide high-quality service.
• Ensure meals are presented to customers on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain health and safety compliance in the kitchen.
• Create a fun and productive work environment.

Skills

Experience in food service

Management experience

Commercial awareness

Ability to train and coach teams

Positive attitude towards change

Job description

A leading garden centre retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality food service, maintain compliance with health & safety standards, and positively manage change within the team. They will ensure timely meal presentation and create a fun work environment while driving sales and supporting team development. This role offers generous benefits, including a flexible annual leave policy and employee discounts.