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Resourcing Partner - Restaurants (South)
Ready to take the heat… and own the kitchen? We’re looking for a bold, passionate, and driven Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house magic at Drove Brewers Fayre in Newhaven!
As Kitchen Manager, you won’t just run a kitchen—you’ll lead a crew, craft experiences, and serve up unforgettable moments for our guests, every day.
What’s cooking?
You’ll be the beating heart of the kitchen, working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team to deliver great food, amazing service, and a buzzing atmosphere. Here's what you'll be getting stuck into:
* Lead & inspire – Build and nurture a high-performing kitchen team with smart hiring, solid training, and hands-on leadership.
* Set the pace – Keep things moving in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen while keeping standards sky high.
* Stay sharp – Own your KPIs, stock control, and margins like a boss.
* Drive excellence – Nail every audit, hit brand spec every time, and keep the kitchen shining.
* Develop future stars – Help your team grow with regular one-to-ones and tailored development.
What’s in it for you?
When you bring the passion, we bring the perks:
* Full induction and ongoing training – including exciting seasonal menu launches at our Kitchen Academy.
* A proper voice in how your kitchen runs – we trust you to make it awesome.
* Tools, tech, and systems to help you succeed.
* 25% off Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn stays.
* Discounts on everything from cinema tickets to gym memberships and mobile plans.
* Career development that actually goes somewhere – we promote from within.
Who are you?
You’re a seasoned pro – whether you’re currently a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager, you’ve got what it takes to lead from the front. You’ve got drive, energy, creativity, and a love for great food.
If you’re ready to run your kitchen like it’s your own, be part of an exciting journey, and create moments that matter – we want to hear from you.
Click apply and let’s make something amazing together. ️
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
General Business
* Industries
Hospitality
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