Kitchen Manager - Streatley

Kitchen Manager

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£16 per hour | Excellent worklife balance | Real creative freedom | Near Reading

Off to Work is recruiting a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen of a well-established, much-loved village pub just 10 miles outside Reading. The food offering is all about quality, consistency and comfortfreshly cooked pub classics, from midweek favourites to traditional Sunday roasts done properly.
This is not a box-ticking management role. Its a genuine opportunity to make your mark, shape the menu, build a strong kitchen culture and enjoy a healthier balance between work and life.
The Role As Kitchen Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, including:
Leading, mentoring and motivating the kitchen team day to day
Managing food ordering, stock control and wastage
Playing a hands-on role in menu development and dish creation
Ensuring allergen information and dish costings are accurate and compliant
Maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness and organisation in a busy service environment
The Venue An independently run, popular village pub with a loyal local following
Known for classic pub food and well-regarded Sunday roasts
Supportive ownership with freedom to innovate and influence the menu
Located in Streatley on Thames own transport or local residence required
The Package Up to £35,000 per annum , paid hourly
Average 40 hours per week for genuine worklife balance
Creative control over menus and kitchen operation
A stable, long-term role in a respected local business
The Ideal xwzovoh Candidate Youll be:
A confident, approachable leader who thrives in a busy kitchen
Highly organised, reliable and calm under pressure
Experienced in managing kitchen teams
Knowledgeable in dish costing and allergen management
Passionate about serving honest, well-executed food
Proud of consistency, standards and attention to detail
If youre ready to step into a role where your skills, creativity and leadership are genuinely valued, apply now and become a key part of this much-loved local pub.

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