Job Description

Kitchen Manager - Everards Food & Beer Hall

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing, high-volume kitchen delivering quality and consistency at pace. You'll bring energy, leadership, and discipline to a fast-moving environment, ensuring a seamless partnership with FOH to create guest delight through consistently amazing dishes.



This is not your average kitchen job--it's a leadership role at the heart of a destination food business serving up to 500+ covers daily, where food quality, operational precision, and team spirit are non-negotiable.

Who You Are

A proven kitchen leader with a minimum of 5 years in high-volume food operations Passionate about amazing food, clean kitchens, and strong people development Calm under pressure, focused on solutions, and relentless in maintaining standards Experienced with inventory systems, food cost control, HACCP, and allergen compliance A team coach, capable of growing future leaders while keeping energy high and waste low

Your Core Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

Own all kitchen activity: prep, service, stock, close Deliver consistent, spec-perfect food--right portion, right temperature, every time Manage high-volume kitchen throughput with clockwork precision and safety Maintain a clean, legally compliant kitchen 24/7 with complete documentation

Team Leadership

Recruit, develop and retain a strong BOH team Lead with heart and hold with clarity--set expectations, coach daily Work side-by-side with the General Manager and FOH to connect the full guest journey Be the kitchen voice and champion for both hospitality and accountability

Controls & Compliance

Own food safety: Allergen procedures, HACCP logs, EHO readiness Master stock systems: ordering, reconciliation, GP protection, and waste reduction Monitor labour, prep plans, and data to drive performance and productivity Deliver on key KPIs: GP%, audit results, training compliance, waste logs, portion control

Collaboration with FOH

Partner daily with the General Manager and FOH leaders to deliver seamless service Support new menu launches and team training from BOH to front line Role model hospitality values--guest experience starts in the kitchen Elevate TripAdvisor moments by making food memorable and service flawless

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Food GP% vs Target Food Safety & Allergen Audit Scores (EHO/Internal) Portion Control & Spec Accuracy Waste Reduction / Stock Variance Logs Menu Rollout Readiness & Team Skill Scores Team Retention & Progression Rates Labour Cost vs Productivity TripAdvisor Mentions (linked to food)

Why This Role Matters

This role is pivotal to Everards' Beer Hall ambition to become a leading food-led destination brand, combining the best of mainstream volume and premium experience. You're not just running a kitchen--you're leading a culture that values food integrity, operational excellence, and warm-hearted leadership.

What we can offer you

Free Health, Wellbeing Initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme and a Dental, Optical and Wellness cashback scheme. Private Medical insurance. Discounted food when working and a great family & friends discount when you visit us socially, and a discount in our shop. No Zero-hour contracts. Discounts on various websites. Changing rooms available, including showers. Team break room fully equipped with comfy seating, TV and vending machine, free hot drinks and fruit. Social activities. Free Parking at Everards Meadows. A great working environment, encouraging individuals to grow in their roles. Family owned and independent local business.

Have any questions then please contact Ash at ash.mcdonnell@everards.co.uk



We're Everards of Leicestershire, an independent family business producing fabulous beers enjoyed in our pubs for 170 years, our most iconic being Tiger.


Throughout this time, we've always evolved and we are so proud of our home at Everards Meadows which features our state-of-the-art breweries, Beer Hall and shop. We're welcoming lots of customers to come and eat and drink as well as enjoy the beautiful green space.


Our pubs and our beers provide lots of fun and enjoyment for people and we think that our own team are a pretty good bunch too.