Restaurant Food Director

1 week ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd Full time

About the Job:

We are seeking a Head of Kitchen Operations to lead our kitchen team at Dobbies Milton Keynes. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences through high-quality food service.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership and staff development, as well as commercial awareness and budget management skills. They will be responsible for maintaining high operational standards, ensuring strong levels of service, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining a fully compliant kitchen with all statutory requirements of health & safety and food hygiene
  • Sparking your team's passion for delivering the best food service and customer experience
  • Experience in food service, alongside management experience
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets, profitability from driving sales and improved ways of working
  • Adaptability to identify training needs. You'll be effectively coaching and training all levels ensuring our teams are delivering an excellent customer experience and safe store environment
  • Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required
  • Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls
  • Access to Wagestream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice
  • Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform

About the Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • £42,000 - £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Uncapped discounts across our stores
  • Access to Wagestream and Retail Trust


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