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Location: Various UK Locations
Overview
Since 1965, TGI Fridays has been more than a restaurant — it's been a celebration of flavour, fun, and flair. 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.
Location: Crossroads, Scotland, United Kingdom
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