J D Wetherspoon
Kitchen shift manager
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Kitchen shift manager
Kitchen Shift Manager
Job Ref: 654032 Location: Goodman’s Field, Tower Hamlets Salary: £37,758 (starting salary £30,387 with additional weighting in M25 and selected locations) Closing Date: 13-08-2026
About the Role
The Kitchen Shift Manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager, ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations. This role involves leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit, and compliance targets, while delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Daily Operations: Run shifts unsupervised to achieve:
- Outstanding customer service
- On-time food delivery with correct specifications
- Strict adherence to Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies, ensuring a clean, safe, and legal workspace
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Leadership & Motivation: Support, guide, and inspire the team to maintain high standards in food quality, productivity, and compliance.
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Financial & Commercial Responsibility:
- Achieve daily sales and financial targets.
- Take proactive steps to increase sales while controlling costs.
- Work closely with the kitchen manager to:
- Forecast sales and costs
- Manage the profit and loss account
- Identify and maximise sales opportunities
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Multi-Tasking & Problem-Solving: Prioritise duties, delegate effectively, and resolve operational challenges.
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Compliance & Standards:
- Ensuring cleanliness, product quality, customer service, and maintenance meet company expectations.
- Adhering to legislative requirements and company policies.
- Managing cash handling (once trained).
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- Rotating Shifts: Work across various shifts (including front-of-house) to cover operating hours:
- Monday–Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM (overnight)
Pay & Benefits
Wetherspoon offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | £37,758 (with M25 weighting and one-year timeline to £30,387) |
| Holidays | 28 days’ paid leave |
| Meals & Drinks | Complimentary meal and drink at work |
| Bonus Scheme | Up to 25% of salary |
| Staff Discounts | Off-duty 20% discount on food, drinks, and hot accommodation |
| Sick Pay | Company sick pay (after qualifying period) |
| Company Shares | Free shares after 18 months’ service |
| Pension | Contributory pension scheme |
| Loyalty Reward | Additional holiday after five years’ service |
| Career Growth | Future pub management opportunities |
| Training | Award-winning training programme |
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Requirements
- A can-do attitude with a strong will to hard work.
- Experience or willingness to learn kitchen and operational management.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and collaborate in a team.
- Compliance awareness for health & safety and company policies.
Wetherspoon prioritises inclusion, welcoming team members from all backgrounds. The role offers training to equip you for long-term growth within the business.
Warning: If there are numerous applicants, this opening may close early. Apply promptly to secure your chance.
Hours Per Week: 40 (rotating evening/overnight Monday–Sunday)
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