Looking for more than just another Kitchen Manager role?
About Us...
Maltgate Pubs Ltd are a customer-centric, professional and forward thinking pub company and our beautiful Pub & Restaurant The Dusty Miller in Mirfield is a busy family friendly venue, serving quality food & drinks. Whether it is a relaxed midweek lunch, cosy date night or a family outing for a Sunday roast our aim is to be at the centre of every occasion and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.
What We Are Looking For...
At The Dusty Miller, we’re looking for an ambitious and hands-on Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our growing hospitality business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading from the front whilst also taking ownership of standards, systems, stock control and team development.
Working closely with the Business Owner and General Manager, you’ll have genuine influence over the operation and play an important role in the next stage of our growth.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates currently working within branded pub, restaurant or casual dining businesses who are looking for greater autonomy, responsibility and career progression.
About The Role…
This is a hands-on Kitchen Manager position. You’ll be expected to lead services, support the team during busy trading periods and maintain exceptional food standards whilst also managing the wider kitchen operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
- Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation standards
- Managing stock control, ordering and wastage
- Driving food GP performance
- Creating and managing rotas
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements
- Supporting recruitment, training and development of team members
- Working closely with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience
- Driving organisation, consistency and accountability throughout the kitchen
About You…
You could currently be:
- A Kitchen Manager looking for a fresh challenge
- An Assistant Kitchen Manager ready to step up
- A Senior Sous Chef looking to move into management
- A Kitchen Team Leader with strong leadership experience
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience within a branded hospitality environment or high-volume kitchen
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of stock control, labour management and food GP
- A passion for delivering high standards
- The ability to develop and motivate teams
- A positive, proactive and organised approach
What We Offer…
- £15.00 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience
- Full time contracted position
- Pension scheme
- Staff discounts
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive leadership team
- The opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of the business
- Clear progression opportunities as the company grows
This role would suit someone who wants to be more than just a manager of a kitchen. We’re looking for someone who wants to help build a successful food operation, develop people and become part of an exciting journey as our business continues to grow.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit at Maltgate Pubs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mirfield WF14 9JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have working in a kitchen leaderships role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
