Kitchen Manager - Basingstoke, Hampshire
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Minimum Requirements: 18+ with at least 1 year of kitchen experience
About Us
Superbowl UK is one of the UK’s leading family entertainment centres, offering bowling, laser tag, soft play, amusements, and a vibrant food and beverage operation. We pride ourselves on delivering great service, great food, and a consistently great guest experience.
We are now looking for a hands-on, accountable Kitchen Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our kitchen in Basingstoke.
Role Overview
As Kitchen Manager, you will have full responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will manage standards, people, stock, training, and service — particularly during busy trading periods.
You will lead from the front, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and to company standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of the kitchen operation, ensuring smooth, efficient service across all trading periods
* Prepare and cook menu items consistently to Superbowl UK standards
* Train, develop, and manage the kitchen team, including new starters and ongoing skill development
* Plan for and manage busy service periods, ensuring speed, quality, and organisation are maintained
* Manage all stock control, including ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, and waste management
* Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards at all times
* Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and food safety requirements
* Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
* Support rota planning and labour control where required
* Work closely with the site Management Team to support overall site performance and guest satisfaction
Requirements
* Must be 18 years or older
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a kitchen environment
* Strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen best practice
* Confident leading a small team and holding standards
* Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
* Organised, reliable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail
* Positive, hands-on attitude and commitment to delivering great food and service
What We Offer
* Starting salary of £13.50 per hour
* Full training and ongoing development
* Clear opportunities for progression within Superbowl UK
* A fun, energetic, and supportive working environment
* Staff perks and discounts