Kitchen Manager, Permanent Contract (Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan)

Cardiff 02920 848000 Vale Of Glamorgan 02920 598118 Open 09:00 - 17:30 Open 09:00 - 17:00 Login No items in wishlist No items in shopping cart View cart menu Family run Award-Winning Free Car Park Pet Friendly Quality Products Expert Advice Kitchen Manager, Permanent Contract (Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan) Job Description – Kitchen Manager Job Title: Kitchen Manager Location: Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe Contract: Permanent, Full Time Reports To: Catering / Operations Manager Department: Catering Salary from £32,000pa Excellent working hours Job Purpose The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the effective day‑to‑day management of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and customer service. The role involves leading and motivating the kitchen team, managing stock and costs, and supporting the delivery of a consistent, high‑quality food offering within a busy garden centre environment. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations Manage the daily operation of the kitchen to ensure efficient, smooth service Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste Ensure menus are delivered accurately and to agreed specifications Support menu planning, seasonal changes, and daily specials Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, stored, and served in line with food safety standards Team Management Lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff Allocate duties and manage rotas to ensure sufficient cover at all times Conduct inductions, ongoing training, and performance support for team members Promote a positive, professional, and team‑focused working environment Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and company policies Maintain accurate food safety records (including HACCP and temperature checks) Ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, and well organised at all times Act promptly on any hygiene, maintenance, or safety issues Stock & Cost Control Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries, and storage Monitor food waste and ensure cost control targets are met Work within agreed budgets and support GP and margin targets Liaise with suppliers as required Customer Experience Ensure food service supports a positive customer experience Respond professionally to customer feedback or queries related to catering Work collaboratively with front‑of‑house teams to ensure smooth service Person Specification Essential Previous experience in a Kitchen Manager or Senior Sous Chef role Strong leadership and people management skills Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment Excellent organisational and communication skills Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends Desirable Experience in a café, restaurant, or garden centre catering environment Level 2 (or above) Food Hygiene Certificate Experience in stock control, ordering, and cost management Additional Information This is a hands‑on role requiring a practical, proactive approach Working hours are aligned with garden centre trading hours The role may require standing for long periods and some lifting All applicants please apply to [email protected] & [email protected]