Senior Kitchen Manager

7 days ago


Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom White Bear Tunbridge Wells Full time
About Us

The White Bear Tunbridge Wells is a renowned dining establishment that sets the trend for city buzz, quality cocktails, and seasonal British cuisine. Our friendly atmosphere and dynamic team make working here a fun, social experience.

Our Team

We take pride in serving fresh, seasonal, British food, along with craft beers and beautiful wines, delivered with exceptional hospitality. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality with a friendly, outgoing personality and a desire to work as part of a cohesive unit.

What We Offer
  • Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme, where the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments.
  • Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef.
  • Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, where you can gain a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills.
  • Free meals.
  • 20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels.
  • Share save Scheme.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • 28 Days Holiday per year.
What We Look For

We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.

  • Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
  • Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team.
  • Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills.
  • Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training, and all health and safety effectively at all times.
  • Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials.
  • Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour.
  • Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.


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