Kitchen Manager

at  TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays is famous for a number of things – iconic cocktails, American inspired dishes but most significantly, that fantastic generosity of spirit provided by our incredible, one-of-a-kind team bringing that Fridays Feeling.
As the Kitchen Manager, you’ll lead our kitchen team, manage inventory and enforce brand standards to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests, whiles fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment. You’ll work closely, and report into, the General Manager to drive sales, maintain brand standards, achieve business objectives and enhance guest satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the kitchen operations, health and safety regulations and stock management, (You will complete an internal management training programme with TGI Fridays when you first join for your own professional development and to get a full understanding of the TGI Fridays Kitchen)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

• Manage team recruitment, development, and succession planning, ensuring a culture of recognition and career advancement.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss priorities, daily targets ensuring everyone is focused on achieving the day’s objectives.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, and manage poor performance consistently.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards for food quality, appearance, and service, turning dissatisfied guests into returning customers.
• Drive top-line sales through engagement, using our TGI Fridays values to lead your team to success.
• Monitor financial performance closely, exercising cost control measures and strategies to optimise profits through meticulous planning and informed decision making, whilst simultaneously managing food stock holding, minimising waste and optimising food margins through effective purchasing and inventory management.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, and front of house operations when required, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Maintain cleanliness and safety standards, conduct health and safety checks, and ensure proper security procedures.