Kitchen Manager – Marine Court Table Table – Dover Location: Dover, Kent Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 up to 25% Bonus Benefits From May 1st the salary will increase to £39,000 – £42,250. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at Marine Court Table Table in Dover, a high‑profile seaside site with strong seasonal trade and exciting peak‑period momentum. Reporting into the General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a busy, coastal kitchen—leading your team through dynamic seasonal shifts and delivering great‑quality food to locals, holidaymakers, and travellers all year round. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys adapting operations to meet changing demand throughout the seasons. Set along Dover’s iconic seafront, Marine Court benefits from summer tourist peaks, busy school holidays, strong weekend trade, and steady footfall from travellers passing through one of the UK’s busiest port towns. With beaches, coastal walks, historic landmarks, and transport links right on the doorstep, the kitchen buzzes with energy, pace, and variety—especially during peak trading periods. Why join us? Competitive salary up to £41K (rising to £42,250 from May) Up to 25% bonus linked to performance 25% off all Table Table and Whitbread restaurants Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships Full training and development through our Kitchen Academy Real autonomy to run your kitchen and plan effectively for seasonal trade What you'll be doing Leading, motivating, and developing a kitchen team through both peak and quieter seasons Managing stock control, food margins, and kitchen standards in a high‑volume environment Owning food safety, audits, and compliance Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development to meet seasonal demand Driving performance through coaching and regular 1:1s Delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes to brand specification Working closely with a supportive General Manager to plan rotas, labour, and menus around seasonal trade Marine Parade, Dover CT16 1LW