Kitchen Manager - Whitbread Inns

Kitchen Manager – Carclaze Whitbread Inns (Flagship Site)Location: St Austell, CornwallSalary: £38,000 – £41,000 + up to 25% Bonus + BenefitsAre you ready to lead a passionate ...

Kitchen Manager – Carclaze Whitbread Inns (Flagship Site)

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

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 charge at Carclaze Whitbread Inns, one of our flagship sites that combines relaxed pub dining with a modern twist.

Reporting into the General Manager, this is more than a job – it’s your chance to run a high-performing kitchen, inspire your team, and deliver quality dishes that keep guests coming back.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager who thrives in a high-volume setting, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be hands-on, detail-driven, and passionate about food, people, and performance.

Why Carclaze Whitbread Inns?

Located in St Austell, Cornwall, Carclaze is a flagship site with a reputation for excellence. Positioned near the stunning Cornish coastline and popular tourist destinations, you’ll enjoy a vibrant environment with a steady flow of guests from the nearby Premier Inn and visitors exploring the area. This is a high-profile opportunity to showcase your leadership and culinary skills in a thriving location.

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 and motivating your kitchen team with energy and passion
• Managing stock, food margins, and kitchen standards
• Owning food safety, audits, and compliance
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team development
• Driving performance through regular 1:1s and coaching
• Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes to spec
• Working closely with a supportive General Manager who knows the kitchen 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: 125514-4492

Advertised: 01 Dec 2025