Kitchen Manager – Harbour Lights Beefeater – PortsmouthSalary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + BenefitsAre you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-pac...
Kitchen Manager – Harbour Lights Beefeater – Portsmouth
Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment? We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to take charge at Harbour Lights Beefeater in Portsmouth, a high-performing site that combines relaxed pub dining with a modern twist.
Reporting into the General Manager, this is more than a job – it’s your chance to run a thriving kitchen, inspire your team, and deliver quality dishes that keep guests coming back.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high-volume setting, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be hands-on, detail-driven, and passionate about food, people, and performance.
Why Harbour Lights Beefeater?
Located in Portsmouth, Harbour Lights is a busy, well-loved site with a reputation for great food and service. Positioned near the waterfront and popular attractions, you’ll enjoy a vibrant environment with a steady flow of guests from the nearby Premier Inn and visitors exploring the area. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your leadership and culinary skills in a thriving location.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary up to £41K
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25% off in all Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
- Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
- Full training & development at our Kitchen Academy
- Real autonomy to run your kitchen your way
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and motivating your kitchen team with energy and passion
- Managing stock, food margins, and kitchen standards
- Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
- Driving performance through regular 1:1s and coaching
- Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes to spec
- Working closely with a supportive General Manager who knows the kitchen inside out
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: 126305-4492
Advertised: 04 Dec 2025
