Kitchen Manager – Marine Court Table Table – DoverLocation: Dover, KentSalary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + BenefitsFrom May 1st the salary will increase to &pou...
Kitchen Manager – Marine Court Table Table – Dover
Location: Dover, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
From May 1st the salary will increase to £39,000 – £42,250.
We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at Marine Court Table Table in Dover, a high‑profile seaside site with strong seasonal trade and exciting peak‑period momentum. Reporting into the General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a busy, coastal kitchen—leading your team through dynamic seasonal shifts and delivering great‑quality food to locals, holidaymakers, and travellers all year round.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys adapting operations to meet changing demand throughout the seasons.
Set along Dover’s iconic seafront, Marine Court benefits from summer tourist peaks, busy school holidays, strong weekend trade, and steady footfall from travellers passing through one of the UK’s busiest port towns. With beaches, coastal walks, historic landmarks, and transport links right on the doorstep, the kitchen buzzes with energy, pace, and variety—especially during peak trading periods.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary up to £41K (rising to £42,250 from May)
- Up to 25% bonus linked to performance
- 25% off all Table Table and Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
- Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
- Full training and development through our Kitchen Academy
- Real autonomy to run your kitchen and plan effectively for seasonal trade
What you'll be doing
- Leading, motivating, and developing a kitchen team through both peak and quieter seasons
- Managing stock control, food margins, and kitchen standards in a high‑volume environment
- Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development to meet seasonal demand
- Driving performance through coaching and regular 1:1s
- Delivering consistent, high‑quality dishes to brand specification
- Working closely with a supportive General Manager to plan rotas, labour, and menus around seasonal trade
Marine Parade, Dover CT16 1LW
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: 156371-4492
Advertised: 17 Apr 2026
