Project Manager - Kitchen & Bar Fit-Outs
Salary: £50,000-£52,000 + Car Allowance + Pension
Start: March 2026
Location: Office based and visiting sites UK Wide
Interview Process: Initial phone call/MS Teams → Face-to-face
Reporting To: Senior Management Team
Overview
My client are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial kitchen installations and an understanding of bar fit-outs. This role manages multiple projects simultaneously-from early pre-construction stages through to handover-working closely with Construction Managers, suppliers, and specialist trades.
This opportunity suits someone who is confident overseeing technical kitchen installation packages within commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Manage kitchen and bar fit-out projects from initial mobilisation to final client handover.
Oversee 5 to 20 projects at varying stages (not all live concurrently).
Conduct pre-construction duties, including pre-site surveys and programme planning.
Coordinate on-site activities across trades, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Construction & Compliance
Work directly with the Construction Manager, who oversees CDM and Health & Safety across fit-out projects.
Align kitchen and bar workstreams with overarching project programmes and the furniture department.
Maintain compliance with SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid requirements.
Technical Expertise - Kitchens
Candidates must have solid experience delivering commercial kitchen installations, including:
Extraction systems
Gas infrastructure
Canopies
Specialist commercial flooring
Electrical requirements
Equipment specification and supplier coordination
Experience in bars is advantageous but not essential.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with internal teams, site leads, and external contractors.
Provide accurate project updates, reports, and schedules.
Ensure smooth communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience & Background Required
Proven experience delivering commercial (not domestic) kitchen installation projects.
Familiarity with equipment suppliers within the catering industry.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate diverse specialist trades.
Comfortable working on UK-wide sites; office attendance required during quieter project phases.
Certifications (Required)
SMSTS
CSCS Card
First Aid
Additional Details
Projects range from large hospitality environments to smaller commercial spaces across the UK.
Mix of travel and office work; early-stage project prep is typically office-based.
Interviews will be conducted by senior team members.
March start date