Kitchen Manager / Experienced Cook
Good Taste Bakery – Frimley Green, Surrey
£33,000–£35,000 per annum
Starting salary £33,000, rising to £35,000 following successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
A kitchen job with your afternoons back.
35 hours per week | 8:00am–3:00pm | No evenings | No split shifts | Five-day week | Regular weekends off on rotation
Tired of kitchens that take over your life?
Most kitchen jobs come with late finishes, split shifts, long hours and weekends that disappear before you've even made plans.
This one doesn't.
At Good Taste Bakery, you'll finish work at 3:00pm every day, work just 35 hours a week, enjoy no evening shifts, no split shifts, and benefit from a fair rotating weekend schedule giving you regular Saturdays and Sundays off.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a genuine work-life balance while leading a busy, successful daytime café kitchen.
We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen in our popular Frimley Green café, producing high-quality breakfasts, brunches and lunches in a friendly, well-organised environment.
We're also keen to hear from experienced cooks who are ready to take the next step into their first management role.
If you take pride in running an efficient kitchen, enjoy leading by example and want to work for a growing independent business that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Good Taste Bakery is a successful independent bakery and café business with eight locations across Surrey and Hampshire.
We're proud of our reputation for quality food, great coffee and friendly customer service. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for talented people who want to grow with us.
The Role
As Kitchen Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside one assistant cook and ensuring every dish is produced to consistently high standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and serving our breakfast, brunch and lunch menu.
- Running the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
- Maintaining recipe consistency and portion control.
- Managing stock ordering and rotation.
- Monitoring food costs and reducing waste.
- Maintaining excellent food quality and presentation.
- Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
- Managing HACCP and food safety compliance.
- Guiding, supporting and training your assistant cook.
- Working closely with the Café Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Holds a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
- Is organised, reliable and takes pride in producing consistently excellent food.
- Is comfortable taking full ownership of a kitchen with one other cook.
- Understands stock control and food cost management.
- Leads by example and enjoys working as part of a small, hands-on team.
- Wants to build a long-term career with a growing independent business.
What We Offer
- £33,000 starting salary, rising to £35,000 after successfully completing your three-month probationary period.
- A genuine 35-hour working week.
- 8:00am–3:00pm shifts.
- No evenings.
- No split shifts.
- Five-day working week.
- Regular weekends off on a fair rotating Saturday/Sunday schedule.
- 28 days' holiday
- Company pension.
- Staff discount.
- Free on-site parking.
- A stable, long-term role within a growing independent business.
- Genuine opportunities for future career development.
Ready for a better work-life balance?
If you're looking for a kitchen role that offers genuine responsibility, excellent daytime hours and the chance to build a long-term career with a growing independent business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV to:
[email protected]
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
