Overview
Kitchen shift manager role at J D Wetherspoon – The Muggleton Inn, Maidstone. A kitchen shift manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager and takes responsibility for the kitchen operation, including leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets.
Responsibilities
* Run shifts and work unsupervised to achieve daily objectives: excellent customer service; serving food to the correct specification while achieving food-delivery-time targets; adhering to all Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies to maintain a clean, safe and legal workplace.
* Deliver high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere.
* Comply with company operating standards and legislation, handle administration and, once trained, cash management.
* Prioritise tasks, delegate and problem-solve.
* Work on a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house).
* Take responsibility in achieving all financial targets for the kitchen by taking proactive steps to build sales and control costs.
* Work with the kitchen manager to forecast sales and associated costs; review and manage all aspects of the profit and loss account; maximise sales opportunities.
What we’re looking for
* We’re looking for people with a can-do attitude, not afraid of hard work.
Pay and Benefits
* Starting salary of £29,501, increasing after training to £30,225 (there is additional pay-weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations).
* 40-hour working week
* Complimentary meal and drink at work
* Bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)
* Off-duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
* 28 days’ paid holiday
* Company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
* Free shares in the company (after 18 months’ service)
* Pension scheme
* Loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years’ service)
* Future pub management opportunities
The Role
The role involves delivering high standards in all areas, complying with operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and, once trained, cash management.
Hours Per Week: 40
Monday Hours: Flexible
Tuesday Hours: Flexible
Wednesday Hours: Flexible
Thursday Hours: Flexible
Friday Hours: Flexible
Saturday Hours: Flexible
Sunday Hours: Flexible
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
Closing Date: 01-10-2025
Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment, where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
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