Kitchen Manager

Job Title: Kitchen Manager – TGI Fridays

Location: Various UK Locations

Contract: Full-Time | Guaranteed 48-Hour Contract

Now Casting: Kitchen Manager

Join The Greatest Show In Hospitality

You already know who we are.

The red and white stripes. The flavour-filled energy. The walls lined with stories and unforgettable moments.

Since 1965, TGI Fridays has been more than a restaurant — it's been a celebration of flavour, fun, and flair. We created the Long Island Iced Tea. We launched the world’s love for Loaded Potato Skins. We don’t just serve food — we create theatre with every plate.

Now, we’re searching for a Kitchen Manager to lead the performance behind the scenes.

Your Role: Ringleader of Backstage Magic

As Kitchen Manager, you are the director of kitchen excellence.

You’ll lead and motivate a talented brigade of chefs, manage operations with skill and precision, and ensure every plate is served with pride, purpose, and perfection.

This is more than management — it’s leadership, mentorship, and operational mastery all rolled into one. You’ll set the rhythm, drive the standards, and create an environment where your team and your kitchen can shine.

Your Mission

• Lead, train, and inspire your kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Ensure operational excellence across food, hygiene, guest satisfaction, and team performance
• Build a positive, inclusive kitchen culture that celebrates growth, recognition, and opportunity
• Host daily team huddles to energise and align your crew
• Maintain stock levels, manage margins, and control costs with accuracy
• Drive performance across sales, safety, and brand standards
• Uphold the highest health, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times
• Support the wider management team with innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking strategy
  
  

You’ve Got the Leading Role If You Have…

• Previous experience in a kitchen management or leadership role
• Confidence in leading a team, communicating clearly, and solving challenges
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and inventory control
• Passion for quality, detail, and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Willingness to complete our in-house management training and development programme
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends — when the action is live and the pace is high
  
  

Your Backstage Perks

• Guaranteed 48-hour contract
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme and optional private medical insurance
• Access to the Aspire Leadership Programme and exclusive leadership events
• Structured development pathways and apprenticeship opportunities
• 50% discount on food for you and up to five guests
• Performance recognition and staff incentives
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• Wagestream access for real-time pay management
• Membership with Hospitality Action for wellbeing and support
• Long service awards and team celebrations
  
  

Who We Are

At Fridays, we embrace every stripe — whoever you are and whatever makes you unique.

Inclusion is at the heart of our brand. Through our “Pridays” forum and inclusive initiatives, we support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, accessibility, and individuality.

We don’t ask you to fit in. We welcome you to belong.

“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum

Curtain Call

If you're over school-leaving age and ready to lead with heart, cook with purpose, and bring out the best in your team — this is your stage. This is your Friday.

Apply now and make magic happen in the kitchen.