Kitchen Manager – The Great Oak Beefeater – PetersfieldSalary: £36,500 – £41,000We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the ba...
Kitchen Manager – The Great Oak Beefeater – Petersfield
Salary: £36,500 – £41,000
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team at The Great Oak Beefeater in Petersfield. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in the daily success and smooth running of the kitchen—building a high-performing team and delivering consistently great food to our guests.
Why The Great Oak, Petersfield?
Set in the picturesque market town of Petersfield, The Great Oak Beefeater is a popular destination for both locals and visitors exploring the South Downs National Park. With its charming high street, excellent transport links via the A3, and a Premier Inn next door, the site enjoys a steady flow of guests throughout the week and peaks during weekends and holidays.
Whether it’s families, walkers, or business travellers, The Great Oak offers a warm and welcoming dining experience—and we’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who can lead the team to deliver just that.
What You’ll Do
- Support the General Manager in recruiting, onboarding, and developing kitchen team members
- Lead with a hands-on approach, motivating your team through effective communication
- Manage stock control, food margins, and health & safety standards
- Deliver to spec and brand standards
- Drive high performance through regular development and one-to-ones
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Champion the Beefeater brand and ensure your team is confident and knowledgeable
What You’ll Get
- Full induction and training
- Seasonal menu launches at our dedicated Kitchen Academy
- A labour model that ensures proper management cover
- Access to industry-leading training and development
- Autonomy to run your kitchen your way
- Tools and systems to manage your KPIs
- 25% off in Whitbread restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels
- High street discounts including cinema, gym, and phone packages
We’ll give you the tools to succeed—it’s up to you to bring the passion and leadership to serve up excellence.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager ready to lead a dynamic team in a thriving location, apply now and be part of something special at The Great Oak Beefeater.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 101668-4492
Advertised: 11 Sep 2025
