Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Company Overview
Brambles Bistro is a charming casual dining spot nestled right on the beachfront in beautiful Robin Hoods Bay. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality local cuisine, including hearty breakfasts, hot paninis, fantastic burgers, and expertly chargrilled steaks. Our fully licensed establishment is all about great wines, and also offers a great coffee selection, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

About Us
We are a bustling, high-volume bistro with a unique split personality. During the day, we are a fast-paced neighbourhood favourite spot, serving up quick-turnaround breakfast and lunch.

In the evening, we transform into a cozy, premium steakhouse. We deliver around 250 high-quality meals every day.

We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who thrives on volume, loves the rush of a busy line, and possesses an uncompromising eye for quality.

Role Overview
As our Kitchen Manager, you will be the driving force behind the pass. This is a pure execution role focused on operational excellence. There is no menu development involved (although we are happy to host specials); instead, your mission is to ensure every dish - from a fast-paced morning poached egg to a premium evening ribeye - is executed perfectly, consistently, and efficiently.

You will lead, mentor, and work alongside a tight-knit team of 5 kitchen staff, collaborating closely with the owner to manage the business side of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & Execution

• Lead daily service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, maintaining high energy and fast turnaround times during peak daytime hours.
• Manage the evening transition into a premium steakhouse environment, personally overseeing the chargrill station.
• Lead by example from the line, managing a kitchen team of approximately 5 staff members - we run a 2-3 person line, so you'll be working alongside another of our team each shift.

Operations & Financial Control

• Partner with the restaurant owner to manage stock control, minimise wastage, and place accurate food orders.
• Manage kitchen labor costs by helping to plan the kitchen rota.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene (HACCP), and kitchen cleaning schedules.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven Chargrill Experience: You must have extensive, hands-on experience working with a chargrill, specifically handling premium cuts of meat to exact temperatures. We probe every steak to ensure consistent quality.
• High-Volume Tracking: Experience managing a kitchen delivering 200+ covers daily across multiple dayparts (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Leadership Style: A supportive, organised, friendly, and hands-on leader who prefers being on the line rather than sitting in an office, and can keep their cool under pressure. None of the old-school shouty traits, please, chef.
• Efficiency & Consistency: Ability to maintain a premium feel and strict quality control during high-pressure, fast-turnaround daytime services.

Pay and Benefits

The role is for 45 hours a week, with a salary of £38,600 to £40,600 per annum. This is made up of:

• A base rate of pay of £35,000-£37,000 per annum,
• Plus a guaranteed tip minimum of £300 a month (£3,600 a year) - this is usually more.
• We're willing to offer a 40-hour a week contract, with a pro-rata salary to reflect.

You'll also get:

• 50% off all food on days that you work
• 20% off food and drink when dining with Friends and Family
• Company Pension
• Free Parking (at the top of the hill)

Pay: £38,600.00-£40,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person