Kitchen Manager - Beefeater

Quick Summary:

Team:: Restaurants
Location:: Rainham, United Kingdom

Kitchen Manager – Manor Farm Beefeater, Gillingham
£39,000 – £42,500 | Fixed-Term Contract until 3rd September

Set in the heart of Gillingham, Manor Farm Beefeater is a busy, high-energy restaurant with a strong mix of locals and visitors—making it the perfect place to step into a fast-paced kitchen leadership role and make an immediate impact this summer.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll be central to the kitchen’s success, building a motivated back-of-house team and delivering consistently high-quality dishes that keep guests coming back. You’ll support with recruitment and onboarding, lead from the front with energy and confidence, and bring your team together through clear communication and engaging pre-shift briefs.

You’ll drive performance through regular coaching and 1:1s, ensuring everyone understands their goals while maintaining high food standards in a fast-moving environment. With a sharp eye for detail and a real passion for quality and consistency, you’ll inspire your team to deliver at their best.

You’ll also take ownership of labour and cost control, stock management, and food safety compliance, using key metrics and feedback to identify opportunities and maximise kitchen performance. As part of an innovative business, you’ll embrace change and help bring new ideas to life.

In return, you’ll get a competitive salary, full training and development, and the tools you need to succeed, plus 25% off Whitbread Restaurants, up to 50% off Premier Inn stays, and great high street discounts.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a dynamic site in Gillingham, gain valuable experience, and be part of a supportive management team.

If you’re passionate about leading kitchen teams and delivering results—apply now.

Why join us?

What's Inn it for you?

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a place for you

We give everyone the opportunity to grow, develop and be their best. No barriers to entry, no limits to ambition. We're committed to being for everyone – so that means creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and different perspectives are valued.

Benefits

We look after our people

Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here.

Development

We build careers

We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at.

CSR

We’re a Force for Good

Underpinning everything we do is our sustainability programme 'Force For Good'. From charity fundraising to eliminating single-use plastics we're helping to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and the wider world.

How to apply

The first step to something bigger

1. Apply Online

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2. Book an interview

You’ll get an email with time, date and location
3. Interview tips

What to wear? We recommend you turn up in something smart/casual with comfy shoes. Your job preview will include you giving the job a go, so you'll be on your feet. We'd love to get to know the real you, so don't feel the need to cover any tattoos or piercings. Before you arrive We'll send you a time and location for your interview. Make sure you are aware of where you have to go as we have lots of different locations. What to bring? Yourself, your personality, your right to work and your national insurance number. Things that are included in right to work: UK Passport Full Birth Certificate Visa Sharecode Can't make it? Sometimes life gets in the way, we get that! So if you cannot make your interview time you can let us know. We will try to rebook the interview where possible or if you have just changed your mind, we'll cancel it. The earlier you let us know the better.
4. Job preview

At the interview for 30 minutes we'll show you what the job is like, so you can see if it's what you expected. Then it’s your turn to ask us if you’ve got any questions. We'll let you know the outcome of your interview
5. Employment Checks

We'll carry out some checks, for example, in the UK, you'll need to provide us with proof of Right to Work. This will be done at different stage
6. Welcome to the Team!

Let’s get you on your way with a warm welcome to the restaurant team and a meal out at your new home!