Kitchen Manager

Kitchen ManagerAyrFull-Time PermanentSalary: £36,000 - £40,000 + Up to 10% Annual BonusLead a High-Volume Kitchen That Never Stands StillWe're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead one of the busiest, highest-performing kitchens in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food at volume.This isn't a role for someone who wants to spend their day in the office. We're looking for a leader who is on the pass during service, coaching on sections, setting the pace and supporting the team every step of the way.You'll inherit a strong, experienced team and work alongside an established second-in-command who manages much of the back-of-house administration, allowing you to focus on leading from the front and driving service excellence.Kitchen Manager - The Role:You'll be responsible for leading a large kitchen operation, ensuring every service is delivered with speed, consistency and quality.

You'll inspire and develop your team while maintaining exceptional operational standards and creating an environment where everyone works together to achieve the same goal.Key responsibilities include:Leading, motivating and developing a large kitchen teamBeing visible during service, coaching and supporting the team in real timeDriving consistency, food quality and speed of serviceManaging labour, productivity and kitchen performanceCreating a positive, collaborative culture between kitchen and front of houseMonitoring standards, compliance and food safetySupporting recruitment, training and succession planningIdentifying opportunities to improve performance and guest satisfactionKitchen Manager - About You:You'll already be operating as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef within a high-volume branded hospitality environment.You'll be someone who:Leads by example and isn't afraid to roll up your sleevesStays calm under pressure and performs well during busy servicesHas experience managing large teams and developing peopleEnjoys coaching, mentoring and helping others succeedUnderstands the importance of consistency over complexityHas excellent organisational and communication skillsHas strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen complianceExperience managing labour costs, budgets and KPIs is desirableLevel 3 Food Hygiene qualification would be an advantageKitchen Manager - What's On Offer:Competitive salaryUp to 10% annual bonusExcellent career development opportunitiesOngoing training and funded qualificationsA supportive leadership team and well-established operationStaff discounts across food, retail and leisureAccess to a wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing supportAccommodation AvailableIf you're an energetic kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, thrives in high-volume operations and believes the best leaders are the ones working alongside their team, we'd love to hear from you.