Kitchen Manager – The Globe, Christchurch – Whitbread InnsLocation: Christchurch, DorsetSalary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + BenefitsAre you ready to lead a pass...
Kitchen Manager – The Globe, Christchurch – Whitbread Inns
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Benefits
Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment? We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to take the helm at The Globe, Christchurch, a welcoming Whitbread Inns pub that blends traditional charm with delicious, dependable pub classics.
Reporting into the General Manager, this isn’t just a job – it’s your opportunity to run a thriving kitchen, inspire and develop your team, and deliver the quality dishes that keep guests coming back time and time again.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high‑volume setting, this is your chance to make a real impact. You’ll be hands-on, detail-driven, and passionate about food, people, and performance.
Why The Globe, Christchurch?
Situated in the beautiful coastal town of Christchurch, The Globe benefits from a fantastic mix of locals, families, and visitors exploring Dorset’s coastline and the nearby New Forest. With strong community ties and a steady flow of guests from the local area and beyond, your kitchen will be full of energy, variety, and opportunity every day.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary up to £41K
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25% off in all Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn stays
- Retail & leisure discounts – from cinema tickets to gym memberships
- Full training & development at our Kitchen Academy
- Real autonomy to run your kitchen your way
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, motivating, and inspiring your kitchen team
- Managing stock, food margins, and kitchen standards
- Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
- Driving performance through coaching and regular 1:1s
- Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes to spec
- Working closely with a supportive General Manager who knows the operation inside out
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: 143475-4492
Advertised: 02 Mar 2026
