Kitchen Manager

Job title:

Kitchen Manager

Company

Everards Brewery

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Everards Food & Beer HallAbout the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing, high-volume kitchen delivering quality and consistency at pace. You’ll bring energy, leadership, and discipline to a fast-moving environment, ensuring a seamless partnership with FOH to create guest delight through consistently amazing dishes.This is not your average kitchen job—it’s a leadership role at the heart of a destination food business serving up to 500+ covers daily, where food quality, operational precision, and team spirit are non-negotiable.Who You Are– A proven kitchen leader with a minimum of 5 years in high-volume food operations– Passionate about amazing food, clean kitchens, and strong people development– Calm under pressure, focused on solutions, and relentless in maintaining standards– Experienced with inventory systems, food cost control, HACCP, and allergen compliance– A team coach, capable of growing future leaders while keeping energy high and waste lowYour Core ResponsibilitiesKitchen Operations– Own all kitchen activity: prep, service, stock, close– Deliver consistent, spec-perfect food—right portion, right temperature, every time– Manage high-volume kitchen throughput with clockwork precision and safety– Maintain a clean, legally compliant kitchen 24/7 with complete documentationTeam Leadership– Recruit, develop and retain a strong BOH team– Lead with heart and hold with clarity—set expectations, coach daily– Work side-by-side with the General Manager and FOH to connect the full guest journey– Be the kitchen voice and champion for both hospitality and accountabilityControls & Compliance– Own food safety: Allergen procedures, HACCP logs, EHO readiness– Master stock systems: ordering, reconciliation, GP protection, and waste reduction– Monitor labour, prep plans, and data to drive performance and productivity– Deliver on key KPIs: GP%, audit results, training compliance, waste logs, portion controlCollaboration with FOH– Partner daily with the General Manager and FOH leaders to deliver seamless service– Support new menu launches and team training from BOH to front line– Role model hospitality values—guest experience starts in the kitchen– Elevate TripAdvisor moments by making food memorable and service flawlessKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)– Food GP% vs Target– Food Safety & Allergen Audit Scores (EHO/Internal)– Portion Control & Spec Accuracy– Waste Reduction / Stock Variance Logs– Menu Rollout Readiness & Team Skill Scores– Team Retention & Progression Rates– Labour Cost vs Productivity– TripAdvisor Mentions (linked to food)Why This Role MattersThis role is pivotal to Everards’ Beer Hall ambition to become a leading food-led destination brand, combining the best of mainstream volume and premium experience. You’re not just running a kitchen—you’re leading a culture that values food integrity, operational excellence, and warm-hearted leadership.What we can offer you

• Free Health, Wellbeing Initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme and a Dental, Optical and Wellness cashback scheme.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Discounted food when working and a great family & friends discount when you visit us socially, and a discount in our shop.
• No Zero-hour contracts.
• Discounts on various websites.
• Changing rooms available, including showers.
• Team break room fully equipped with comfy seating, TV and vending machine, free hot drinks and fruit.
• Social activities.
• Free Parking at Everards Meadows.
• A great working environment, encouraging individuals to grow in their roles.
• Family owned and independent local business.

Have any questions then please contact Ash atWe’re Everards of Leicestershire, an independent family business producing fabulous beers enjoyed in our pubs for 170 years, our most iconic being Tiger.Throughout this time, we’ve always evolved and we are so proud of our home at Everards Meadows which features our state-of-the-art breweries, Beer Hall and shop. We’re welcoming lots of customers to come and eat and drink as well as enjoy the beautiful green space.Our pubs and our beers provide lots of fun and enjoyment for people and we think that our own team are a pretty good bunch too.

Expected salary

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:49:40 GMT

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