Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager - Caf- & Adventure Golf Venue
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: -32,000 to -34,000 DOE + benefits - DOE
Daytime hours (typically 9am-5pm), no late nights, alternate weekends

Looking for real ownership in a growing hospitality operation?
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Manager to take full control of a rapidly expanding caf- operation attached to a newly launched, high-footfall adventure golf site.

Opened at the end of March, the venue has significantly outperformed expectations - with bookings at capacity and a dramatic increase in caf- demand. As a result, the kitchen has quickly evolved into a much larger, fast-paced operation, and now needs a confident leader to take it forward.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Daytime hours - typically 9-5, minimal evenings
• Fast-growing, high-volume environment
• Real autonomy to shape the kitchen and team
• Strong backing from an established, successful business
• Family-friendly working pattern

The Operation

• Busy caf- supporting a high-traffic leisure venue
• Significant increase in covers since opening
• Growing focus on larger groups and peak-time trade
• Supported by an existing Sous Chef, with plans to expand the team

The Opportunity

• Take full ownership of the kitchen operation
• Restructure and build a high-performing team
• Implement strong systems around stock, costing, and workflow
• Support the business in scaling sustainably as demand continues to grow
• Play a key role in shaping the next phase of the operation

What You''ll Be Doing

• Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations
• Recruit, train, and develop your team
• Take control of menu costing, GP, and stock management
• Ensure full compliance with Food Hygiene, H&S, and Environmental Health
• Work closely with the wider business to support growth and service standards

What We''re Looking For

• Proven experience running a kitchen independently
• Strong understanding of menu costing and financial controls
• Confident leader who can take ownership and make decisions
• Background in fast-paced environments (pubs or high-volume caf-s ideal)
• Solid knowledge of H&S and compliance
• Local candidate preferred (for flexibility and keyholding responsibilities)

Package

• -34,000 DOE
• Staff discount across retail and food
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Supportive, stable business with long-term opportunities
• Daytime working hours supporting work-life balance

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