Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Papermill Brewers Fayre – High Wycombe

Salary: up to £39,000

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £39,000, great discounts and benefits, and the chance to earn a substantial bonus.

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of new kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating the team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible by ensuring the team is knowledgeable and confident.

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at the Kitchen Academy.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to manage KPIs.
• 25% off at Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High‑street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and gym membership.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence.

We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market‑leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job :

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality