Kitchen manager
Job Title: Kitchen Manager – Fresh Food Leisure Venue
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Permanent, Full-Time)
About the Role
An industry-leading, family-run leisure venue in Cheltenham is looking for an experienced and positive Kitchen Manager to take ownership of its fresh food operation.
The business has already built a strong reputation for its core activities and has put together the initial blueprint for an elevated food offering. Now, they need a driven, hands-on leader to step in, bring that blueprint to life, and raise the kitchen standards to match the quality of the wider guest experience.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead the Food Project: Take the existing food blueprint and execute it to a consistently high standard, turning the kitchen into a standout part of the guest visit.
- Hands-On Kitchen Management: Oversee day-to-day prep, service, and quality control in a busy, fresh-food environment.
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team with a positive, can-do approach.
- Kitchen Operations & Compliance: Manage stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, GP targets, and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP/COSHH).
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or strong Sous Chef ready to step up within a fresh-food environment.
- A positive, proactive leader who thrives on project work and building standards from the ground up.
- Strong organizational skills across rotas, stock management, and food hygiene compliance.
- A genuine passion for fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and delivering great food at pace.
What Is On Offer
- Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- Culture: Join a supportive, independent, family-run business where your ideas and leadership have a direct impact.
- Location: Based in Cheltenham with onsite parking
How to Apply
If you are an experienced chef looking for a rewarding project with sensible hours and genuine autonomy, click Apply Now with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.