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Kitchen Manager – The Goddard Arms, Swindon
Salary: Up to £38,000 p.a. + bonuses + Great Company Benefits
Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager with a passion for branded menus, high-volume service, and the skills to support and nurture a dynamic kitchen team? Then The Goddard Arms in Swindon might just be your perfect next move.
About Us
Located in the heart of Old Town, The Goddard Arms is the largest pub in Swindon’s most vibrant neighbourhood – known for its buzzing nightlife, independent restaurants, and cocktail bars. We’re just a short walk from iconic local landmarks like Swindon Town Football Club, Town Gardens, and Lawns Wood.
We’re more than just a pub. We’re a popular hotel too, serving food from breakfast through to evening meals for both our hotel guests and our loyal pub goers. With menu offers that cover Pub Classics, Bottomless Brunch, Sunday Roasts, Buffets, and Afternoon tea.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who can take the reins of our high volume and high-performing kitchen.
You’ll need to:
* Support, inspire and manage a team of 6–9 chefs including 2 Kitchen Team Leaders
* Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food quality, and Food Safety
* Oversee all kitchen operations: stock control, orders, deliveries, rotas, recruitment, and training
* Ensure full compliance with EHO and company kitchen standards
* Work across a rota that includes early starts (from 6am for hotel breakfast) and kitchen close at 9pm (Sun–Thurs) or 10pm (Fri–Sat)
What We’re Looking For
* Proven Kitchen Manager or Head Chef experience ideally delivering a branded menu and comfortable working within a high-volume food environment
* Proven skills and confidence running a fast-paced kitchen
* A passion for delivering great food, mentoring others, and maintaining excellent standards
Why Join Us?
At The Goddard Arms, you’ll join a friendly, ambitious team at the heart of one of Swindon’s most-loved pubs. With community links, varied menus, and a buzzing location, it’s a role that offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.
If you’ve got the skills, energy and experience to thrive in this fast-paced environment – we want to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
* Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
* Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
* VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
* Stonegate Hotel Discounts
* Flexible working
* David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
* Discounted Dental Insurance
* Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
* Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Goddard Arms directly.
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