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Kitchen Manager - Beefeater
Job summary
A popular restaurant chain in Dartford is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen team. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 with potential bonuses up to 25%. Responsibilities include managing stock, ensuring food safety compliance, and motivating the kitchen staff. Situated in a prime location, this position combines leadership with culinary management in a fast-paced environment. Join a team where your skills and passion for food will shine.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager in a high-volume environment.
- A passion for food and leadership.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
- Manage stock and food margins.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Support team development and recruitment.
- Deliver high-quality dishes consistently.
Skills
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment? We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to take charge at The Beacon, a well-loved restaurant that combines classic British dining with a modern twist.
Reporting into the General Manager, this is more than a job – it’s your chance to run a high-performing kitchen, inspire your team, and deliver quality dishes that keep guests coming back. If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high-volume setting, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be hands‑on, detail-driven, and passionate about food, people, and performance.
Located in Dartford, Kent, The Beacon Beefeater has a reputation for excellence. Positioned just off the M25 and close to Bluewater Shopping Centre, it’s a prime spot for both locals and visitors. With easy transport links and a steady flow of guests from the nearby Premier Inn, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, high‑energy environment where your leadership and culinary skills can truly shine.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent in a thriving location that offers both challenge and reward.
- Competitive salary up to £41K
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25% off in all Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
- Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
- Full training & development at our Kitchen Academy
- Real autonomy to run your kitchen your way
- Leading and motivating your kitchen team with energy and passion
- Managing stock, food margins, and kitchen standards
- Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
- Driving performance through regular 1:1s and coaching
- Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes to spec
- Working closely with a supportive General Manager
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.