Kitchen Manager

  • Olympus Recruitment
  • Lymington, Hampshire
  • Jul 07, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Kitchen Manager

Competitive Salary + Bonus Package of up to £5,000 per annum

Are you an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and nationally recognised hospitality brand with a rich heritage and ambitious plans for growth.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Kitchen Manager to lead from the front, inspire a high-performing team, and play a key role in elevating standards, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

This is more than just managing a kitchen - it's an opportunity to shape culture, develop people, and make a real impact within a business that values quality, innovation, and customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading, coaching and developing a motivated kitchen team
  • Driving exceptional food quality and consistency
  • Managing stock, ordering and cost controls
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards
  • Creating an efficient, high-performing kitchen operation
  • Delivering an outstanding experience for every customer
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience managing teams within a busy kitchen environment
  • Strong operational and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of food safety, stock management and kitchen compliance
  • A hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people
  • The ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining high standards
Why Join?

This business offers genuine opportunities for progression, ongoing training, and the chance to build a long-term career with a respected hospitality operator.

Benefits Include:
  • Bonus opportunities worth up to £5,000 per year
  • Employee discount platform and retail savings
  • Discounted leisure and day-out experiences
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle-to-work and technology purchase schemes
  • Access to flexible pay solutions

If you're an ambitious kitchen professional looking for your next challenge with a growing and well-known hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you.