Kitchen Manager - The Longwall (Oxford) - Beefeater
Step into a brilliant opportunity as our Kitchen Manager at one of Oxford’s most vibrant and high‑performing restaurants. You’ll lead a passionate, close‑knit kitchen team and work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with an experienced General Manager who truly loves what they do and can’t wait to welcome you onboard.
Our unique restaurant is set across multiple floors and is conveniently located just off the A4142, perfect for guests enjoying days out in Oxford and its beautiful surrounding areas. Built in 1995 on part of the former Rover factory site, it’s a venue with both character and history.
Salary: Up to £44,000 (Opportunity to earn up to 25% bonus)
Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.
Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £44k , great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus!
It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll…
Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding of any new Kitchen team members.
Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
Manage stock control and food margins.
Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
Deliver to spec and brand standards.
Drive individual high performance through development and regular one to ones.
Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.
Alongside working with a General Manager that has been back of house trained to support, you’ll also benefit from…
Full induction and training.
Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy’s.
Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
Excellent access to training and development programmes.
A big say in how you run your kitchen.
Tools and systems to manage your KPI’s.
25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and Gym membership.
We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence.
We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!
Why join us?
What's Inn it for you?
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We look after our people
Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here.
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We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at.
How to apply
The first step to something bigger
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1. Apply Online
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2. Book an interview
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3. Interview tips
What to wear? We recommend you turn up in something smart/casual with comfy shoes. Your job preview will include you giving the job a go, so you'll be on your feet. We'd love to get to know the real you, so don't feel the need to cover any tattoos or piercings. Before you arrive We'll send you a time and location for your interview. Make sure you are aware of where you have to go as we have lots of different locations. What to bring? Yourself, your personality, your right to work and your national insurance number. Things that are included in right to work: UK Passport Full Birth Certificate Visa Sharecode Can't make it? Sometimes life gets in the way, we get that! So if you cannot make your interview time you can let us know. We will try to rebook the interview where possible or if you have just changed your mind, we'll cancel it. The earlier you let us know the better.
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4. Job preview
At the interview for 30 minutes we'll show you what the job is like, so you can see if it's what you expected. Then it’s your turn to ask us if you’ve got any questions. We'll let you know the outcome of your interview
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5. Employment Checks
We'll carry out some checks, for example, in the UK, you'll need to provide us with proof of Right to Work. This will be done at different stage
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6. Welcome to the Team!
Let’s get you on your way with a warm welcome to the restaurant team and a meal out at your new home!
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