Kitchen Manager – Drove Brewers Fayre, Newhaven Salary: £38,000 - £41,250 Ready to take the heat… and own the kitchen? We’re looking for a bold, passionate, and driven Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house magic at Drove Brewers Fayre in Newhaven As Kitchen Manager, you won’t just run a kitchen—you’ll lead a crew, craft experiences, and serve up unforgettable moments for our guests, every day. What’s cooking? You’ll be the beating heart of the kitchen, working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team to deliver great food, amazing service, and a buzzing atmosphere. Here's what you'll be getting stuck into: Lead & inspire – Build and nurture a high-performing kitchen team with smart hiring, solid training, and hands-on leadership. Set the pace – Keep things moving in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen while keeping standards sky high. Stay sharp – Own your KPIs, stock control, and margins like a boss. Drive excellence – Nail every audit, hit brand spec every time, and keep the kitchen shining. Develop future stars – Help your team grow with regular one-to-ones and tailored development. What’s in it for you? When you bring the passion, we bring the perks: Full induction and ongoing training – including exciting seasonal menu launches at our Kitchen Academy. A proper voice in how your kitchen runs – we trust you to make it awesome. Tools, tech, and systems to help you succeed. 25% off Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn stays. Discounts on everything from cinema tickets to gym memberships and mobile plans. Career development that actually goes somewhere – we promote from within. Who are you? You’re a seasoned pro – whether you’re currently a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager, you’ve got what it takes to lead from the front. You’ve got drive, energy, creativity, and a love for great food. If you’re ready to run your kitchen like it’s your own, be part of an exciting journey, and create moments that matter – we want to hear from you. Click apply and let’s make something amazing together.