Kitchen Manager – Carclaze Whitbread Inns – St Austell - Flagship siteLocation: St Austell, CornwallSalary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + BenefitsFrom May 1st the...
Kitchen Manager – Carclaze Whitbread Inns – St Austell - Flagship site
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
From May 1st the salary will be a range of £39,000 to £42,250.
We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at Carclaze Whitbread Inns in St Austell, one of our Flagship sites. Reporting into the General Manager, it’s your opportunity to take full ownership of a busy kitchen, inspire and develop your team, and consistently deliver great‑quality food for families, locals, and travellers alike.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high‑volume environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Located in the heart of Cornwall, Carclaze Whitbread Inns benefits from a strong mix of local trade and visiting guests exploring the coast, countryside, and nearby attractions. With a reliable, year‑round customer base, the kitchen is always full of energy, pace, and variety.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary up to £41K
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25% off all Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
- Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
- Full training & development through our Kitchen Academy
- Real autonomy to run your kitchen your way
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, motivating, and developing your kitchen team
- Managing stock control, food margins, and kitchen standards
- Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
- Driving performance through coaching and regular 1:1s
- Delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes to spec
- Working closely with a supportive General Manager who understands the operation inside out
St. Austell Enterprise Park Treverbyn Rd, St Austell PL25 4EJ
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: 155825-4492
Advertised: 15 Apr 2026
