J D Wetherspoon
Kitchen shift manager
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Job Ref
658458
Job Title
Kitchen shift manager
Pub
The Post & Telegraph, Brighton
Salary
£30,387
Closing Date
10-07-2026
Vacancy Description
A kitchen shift manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager and takes responsibility for the kitchen operation. This includes supporting, leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets.
As a kitchen shift manager, you will run shifts and work unsupervised to achieve the following daily:
- excellent customer service
- serving food to the correct specification, while achieving food-delivery-time targets at all times
- adhering to all Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies, to maintain a clean, safe and legal workplace
We're looking for people with a can-do attitude, not afraid of hard work. In return, we will train and develop your skills to succeed in a career at Wetherspoon, offering an award-winning training programme and a competitive pay and benefits package.
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Pay And Benefits Include
- starting salary of £30,387
(there is additional pay-weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations)
- 40-hour working week
- complimentary meal and drink at work
- bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)
- off-duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
- 28 days' paid holiday
- company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
- free shares in the company (after 18 months' service)
- pension scheme
- loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years' service)
- future pub management opportunities
The Role
- delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere
- complying with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and, once trained, cash management
- prioritising tasks, delegating and problem-solving
- working on a variety of shifts across the week (including front of house)
- taking responsibility in achieving all financial targets set for the kitchen, by taking proactive steps to build sales and control costs
- working with the kitchen manager to:
- forecast sales and associated costs
- review and manage all aspects of the profit and loss account
- maximise sales opportunities
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Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment, where everyone is welcome.
When you're at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we'll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.
If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.
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