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Job Title: Kitchen Manager – TGI Fridays
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Job Title: Kitchen Manager – TGI Fridays
Location: Various UK Locations
Contract: Full-Time | Guaranteed 48-Hour Contract
Now Casting: Kitchen Manager
Join The Greatest Show In Hospitality
You already know who we are.
The red and white stripes. The flavour-filled energy. The walls lined with stories and unforgettable moments.
Since 1965, TGI Fridays has been more than a restaurant — it's been a celebration of flavour, fun, and flair. We created the Long Island Iced Tea. We launched the world’s love for Loaded Potato Skins. We don’t just serve food — we create theatre with every plate.
Now, we’re searching for a Kitchen Manager to lead the performance behind the scenes.
Your Role: Ringleader of Backstage Magic
As Kitchen Manager, you are the director of kitchen excellence.
You’ll lead and motivate a talented brigade of chefs, manage operations with skill and precision, and ensure every plate is served with pride, purpose, and perfection.
This is more than management — it’s leadership, mentorship, and operational mastery all rolled into one. You’ll set the rhythm, drive the standards, and create an environment where your team and your kitchen can shine.
Your Mission
* Lead, train, and inspire your kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
* Ensure operational excellence across food, hygiene, guest satisfaction, and team performance
* Build a positive, inclusive kitchen culture that celebrates growth, recognition, and opportunity
* Host daily team huddles to energise and align your crew
* Maintain stock levels, manage margins, and control costs with accuracy
* Drive performance across sales, safety, and brand standards
* Uphold the highest health, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times
* Support the wider management team with innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking strategy
You’ve Got the Leading Role If You Have…
* Previous experience in a kitchen management or leadership role
* Confidence in leading a team, communicating clearly, and solving challenges
* Knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and inventory control
* Passion for quality, detail, and delivering memorable guest experiences
* Willingness to complete our in-house management training and development programme
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends — when the action is live and the pace is high
Your Backstage Perks
* Guaranteed 48-hour contract
* Annual performance-based bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension scheme and optional private medical insurance
* Access to the Aspire Leadership Programme and exclusive leadership events
* Structured development pathways and apprenticeship opportunities
* 50% discount on food for you and up to five guests
* Performance recognition and staff incentives
* Generous refer-a-friend scheme
* Wagestream access for real-time pay management
* Membership with Hospitality Action for wellbeing and support
* Long service awards and team celebrations
Who We Are
At Fridays, we embrace every stripe — whoever you are and whatever makes you unique.
Inclusion is at the heart of our brand. Through our “Pridays” forum and inclusive initiatives, we support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, accessibility, and individuality.
We don’t ask you to fit in. We welcome you to belong.
“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum
Curtain Call
If you're over school-leaving age and ready to lead with heart, cook with purpose, and bring out the best in your team — this is your stage. This is your Friday.
Apply now and make magic happen in the kitchen.
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