Restaurant and Kitchen Services Director

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd Full time

Role Overview

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Restaurant and Kitchen Services Director to lead our kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional customer experiences across our restaurants.

  • Manage kitchen teams to ensure high levels of service, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
  • Foster a positive and supportive team culture.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in food service management, ideally in a garden centre or similar environment.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores.
  • Access to Wagestream – support your financial wellbeing.
  • Access to Retail Trust – confidential support, virtual GP, free counselling service, and discounted retail rewards.


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