At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure top-quality food service.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Bob and Berts, where passion for food meets great service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off meals, unlimited hot drinks, birthday cake, and a company pension.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth in a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen environment and make a real impact on customer experiences.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in a kitchen role, strong leadership skills, and a Food Hygiene Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 25290 - 30910 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to lead the back‑of‑house operations at Bob and Berts. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, coffee and delivering top‑notch customer service, and can manage a small team while maintaining high standards of food quality and speed. You will take ownership of the kitchen, including inventory, staff scheduling, menu development, and food safety, ensuring a "5-star" experience for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring prompt service and high‑quality food preparation, especially during busy breakfast and lunch shifts.
- Food Preparation & Quality Control: Prepare and cook menu items (e.g., breakfasts, pastries, burgers) according to recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee food inventory, place orders with suppliers, manage deliveries, and conduct weekly stocktakes to minimise waste and ensure profitability.
- Staff Scheduling & Training: Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen personnel (cooks/porters), creating schedules that maximise productivity during peak hours.
- Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., Allergen Management, Food Hygiene Level 2/3) and maintain a clean, organised kitchen.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the manager to suggest new food items, specials, and seasonal offerings to enhance the menu.
- Front‑of‑House Coordination: Communicate effectively with front of house staff to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and the counter.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Cafe Chef, or similar role in a high‑volume café/restaurant environment.
- Skills: Proven ability to manage inventory, costings, and kitchen staff.
- Certifications: Essential: Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Attitude: Hands‑on leader, calm under pressure, and highly organised.
- Availability: Ability to work weekends and mornings.
- Right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us? Benefits
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
- Unlimited free hot drinks on shift!
- Free cake on your birthday!
- Company pension!
- Length of service recognition!
- Opportunities to grow your career!
Kitchen Manager employer: Bob & Berts
At Bob and Berts Blackpool, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a friendly and creative work environment for our team. As a Cook, you'll enjoy the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working with fresh, local ingredients, all within a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and employee growth. With benefits like a generous staff discount, unlimited free hot drinks, and enhanced family-friendly policies, we ensure that our employees feel valued and motivated to thrive in their careers.
