Kitchen Manager
All Things Nice, Marple
Salary: OTE £40k
Start Date: August 2026 (with a 4–6 week paid handover and training period available beforehand)
Lead One of Marple's Most Established Independent Kitchens
We're looking for an exceptional Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at All Things Nice.
This is a rare opportunity to inherit a well-established, successful operation with a strong team, proven systems and an excellent reputation for quality and consistency.
Our current Kitchen Manager has played a key role in developing the kitchen over the last few years and will be moving on to travel the world. They leave behind a kitchen that is organised, respected and performing well.
This isn't a turnaround project.
This isn't a kitchen in need of rescuing.
This is an opportunity for the right leader to take ownership of a successful operation and help guide its next phase of growth.
A Proper Handover
The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive 4–6 week paid handover and training period before taking full responsibility for the kitchen.
You'll work directly alongside the current Kitchen Manager to understand:
- Kitchen systems and procedures
- Ordering and supplier management
- Stock control and GP management
- Team structure and development
- Food safety and compliance
- Service standards and operational expectations
We want the transition to be successful for everyone involved and are committed to providing the support needed to help you succeed.
About Us
All Things Nice is an independent café, bakery and restaurant in the heart of Marple.
We serve fresh, seasonal food throughout the day alongside artisan baking, speciality coffee and regular evening events. We've built our reputation on consistency, quality and genuine hospitality.
As a business, we're ambitious, continually improving and committed to creating an environment where both guests and team members enjoy spending their time.
The Role
As Kitchen Manager, your focus will be leading the operation rather than standing on the pass creating new dishes every week.
You'll be responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently, profitably and consistently while developing a positive culture that allows the team to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop the kitchen team.
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards.
- Oversee stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.
- Manage food cost, waste reduction and gross profit performance.
- Plan labour effectively and support rota management.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures.
- Recruit, train and develop team members.
- Drive accountability, organisation and operational excellence throughout the kitchen.
- Work closely with the owners to continually improve systems, processes and performance.
About You
We're looking for a strong operator and leader.
You may already be a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a broader leadership role.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading teams in a busy hospitality environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A good understanding of stock control, GP and labour management.
- Experience maintaining high food safety and compliance standards.
- The ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
- A calm and professional approach under pressure.
- A genuine pride in delivering consistent standards every day.
Most importantly, you'll understand that great kitchens are built on strong systems, great people and consistent execution.
Why Join All Things Nice?
At All Things Nice, we're building careers, not just filling vacancies.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a successful kitchen within a growing independent business where your contribution will be recognised and valued.
What We Offer
- OTE £40k per annum.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- A full handover and structured onboarding programme.
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
- Direct access to owners who actively support the business.
- Generous staff discounts.
- Free meals on shift.
- Free tea, coffee and soft drinks whilst working.
- Company pension scheme.
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day off.
- Better work-life balance than many hospitality businesses.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing independent hospitality group.
Our Employee Promise
We know that great hospitality businesses are built by great people.
That's why we're committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can develop their careers, contribute ideas, take ownership and enjoy coming to work.
You'll be trusted, supported and given the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of the business.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced kitchen leader looking for a role where operational excellence, team development and quality matter as much as creativity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV along with a short note explaining why you're interested in joining All Things Nice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
