Kitchen Manager - Stroud

Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week (2 admin days, 3 service days)
Salary: £27,000-32,000 per year
Location: Stroud area

We’re working with a fantastic client in the Stroud area who is looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead their busy kitchen team. The kitchen is built around a wood-fired oven and grill, with a strong focus on fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. Their all-day menu features brunch, lunch, grill dishes, and weekly pizzas, alongside regular specials and event catering.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a creative, purpose-driven business with a loyal customer base and a vibrant team culture.

The role :

To lead the kitchen team in delivering a unique, fresh, and healthy food offering that reflects the values of the business and keeps their regulars coming back
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are consistently met
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and closing procedures
• Develop seasonal menus and specials using organic and local ingredients
• Manage food costings and maintain target GP margins
• Source and maintain supplier relationships
• Conduct monthly stocktakes and manage inventory
• Recruit, train, and appraise kitchen staff
• Manage rotas, timesheets, and holiday approvals
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth service
• Maintain a welcoming and professional kitchen atmosphere
• Uphold health and safety policies and procedures

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a team
• Strong menu development and costing skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Passion for organic, seasonal, and sustainable cooking
• Confident with kitchen machinery and basic maintenance
• Skilled in food hygiene and health & safety compliance
• Computer literate (email, spreadsheets, word processing)
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Flexible, reliable, and team-focused

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain staff-to-revenue ratio at 35%
• Operate within agreed kitchen margins
• Maintain 5-star hygiene rating
• Achieve and sustain 60% organic and/or local ingredient usage

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a supportive, service-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.