Average Kitchen Manager salary in the UK

KITCHEN MANAGER/HEAD CHEF CAMBRIDGE UP TO £36,000This Kitchen Manager opportunity offers far more than simply running a kitchen. It’s a chance to step into a growing, well-loved hospitality business at an exciting stage of expansion, where your ideas, leadership style and passion for great food will genuinely shape the future. My client is creating this Kitchen Manager role as part of continued business growth, offering real autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to build something meaningful within a supportive, people-first environment. With a competitive salary and a culture that values its team, this Kitchen Manager position is designed for someone who wants to enjoy their work while making a real impact.As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen operation across two busy café locations in Cambridge, playing a central role in day-to-day service while also helping evolve menus, standards and ways of working as the business grows. This Kitchen Manager role gives you the opportunity to lead, coach and develop a close-knit kitchen team, balancing creativity with consistency and ensuring food quality, organisation and compliance remain at a high standard. It will suit a Kitchen Manager who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in running a smooth, well-led kitchen.Alongside the satisfaction of the role itself, my client ensures the Kitchen Manager is well looked after, with a package that reflects their commitment to their people: Salary up to £36,000 per year DOEPrivate medical insuranceDiscounted or free food and generous employee discountsCompany pension and referral programme My client is a family-run business at heart, known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong team culture and commitment to quality food and community. Despite ongoing growth, they have stayed true to their values, creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and encouraged to develop. The Kitchen Manager works closely with an engaged leadership team who value collaboration and give you the space to lead with confidence.If you’re a Kitchen Manager looking for a role where your contribution genuinely matters, where growth brings opportunity rather than pressure, and where you can enjoy leading a kitchen in a positive, people-focused business, this Kitchen Manager role could be the ideal next step. Apply now to learn more.

Kitchen Manager - Garden Centre Restaurant Full Time - 40 hours per week (to include weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis) Day time hours, no evenings, nights or split shiftsYou have a passion for food, and you excel at preparing fresh dishes for customers to enjoy. What you probably don't enjoy is working late at night or split shifts.We're looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead our client's busy kitchen team in their Garden Centre Restaurant. The restaurant is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. No more evening service and late nights! As our client's Kitchen Manager, you'll balance your passion for food with the rest of your life. The restaurant is at the heart of their garden centre and serves as a key draw for customers to visit. Your eye for detail and organisational skills will mean outstanding customer service matters as much to you as the ingredients on your menu. You will be equally dedicated to inspiring, leading and developing your team to ensure you develop great chefs to deliver great food and great profits.What We're Looking For: Commercial acumen and business understandingExperience managing stock levels effectivelyProven ability to control wastage and costsKnowledge of health and safety requirements in commercial kitchensFood hygiene qualification at Level 3Hands-on cooking experience and ability to prepare dishes to specificationsTeam leadership and management skillsAbility to motivate and inspire kitchen staffExperience training and developing chefsStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsCommitment to excellent customer service standardsFocus on delivering profitability In return, the Kitchen Manager will receive: A great competitive salaryChef Whites uniformFree on-site parkingPotential career growth opportunities and huge support from the central F & B team To apply, send in your CV or call Stew from Select Recruitment for more info.

Kitchen Manager – QSR – Central London – c£42k ­– Mon to Fri – Daytime time only.Location: Regents Park, London NW1Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 depending on expereinceHours: Monday to Friday 06h30 to 15h30Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentStart Date: ASAPRhubarb Recruitment is hiring a Kitchen Manager for a premium fast-casual healthy food brand QSR, located in Central London. This is a hands-on Kitchen Manager Job in London, working with a growing independent QSR concept, with a focus on fresh-prep, healthy oven-led menus.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations and Central Production Unit (CPU)Oversee batch prep, cook–chill, vacuum-pack workflowsEnsure correct Health & Safety proceduresManage stock, ordering, and minimise wasteSupport menu developmentIdeal Candidate:Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens is idealSkilled in cook–chill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovensStrong administration skills, able to set up and control systemsWhat’s Offered: £38,000 to £42,000 salary negotiable depending on experienceCareer growth in a fast-expanding brandSupportive, collaborative team cultureGood work/life balance - working Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30Apply now to join a health-focused brand redefining fast-casual dining.