We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Kitchen Manager at the Doctors in Edinburgh, which is part of our Taylor Walker Brand.
Founded in 1730, the Taylor Walker brewery has been a mark of quality on British pubs for over 200 years. Spirit is proud to continue that heritage, with over 100 historic city centre Taylor Walker pubs offering a warm welcome, great service and a traditional atmosphere. From real ales to fish and chips, we're creating the perfect British pub experience.
We're looking for people here who really share our passion for the traditional British pub. The Taylor Walker name has a great history and a great story to tell - and you'll relish the opportunity to bring that to life for every guest who walks through the door.
Taylor Walker is part of Spirit Pub Company. Spirit currently operates over 800 high quality branded pubs nationwide with over 17,000 dedicated employees, delivering exceptional guest experiences.We are also home to other market leading brands including Flaming Grill, Chef & Brewer and Fayre & Square.
Our portfolio represents some of the UK's most profitable pubs in the UK eating out market. In the last two years, we have re-positioned the company and brand with a detailed focus on improving our operating disciplines to help us to recruit and retain the best people.

Kitchen Manager duties and responsibilities:
Full control and accountability to lead, develop and inspire the kitchen team.
Ensuring there is a seamless link between the kitchen and the front of house teams.
People management including recruitment, training & development, rota planning, performance management.
Department cost control including ensuring team correctly manage stock and wastage, costs, and monitoring other outgoings.
Department stock control including ordering, rotation and wastage.
Ensuring your department operates inside company standards for quality and service.
Proactively working with the GM working towards common goals to promote the business as needed to increase revenue streams.

What we look for in a Kitchen Manager:
We are looking for a manager who displays positive leadership by translating goals into clear objectives for their team. You should be extremely goal focused, have a high drive for achievement and the tenacity to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. You should have the ability to identify, understand and give priority to satisfying guest needs. Your concern for accuracy and quality shall reduce uncertainty by creating a well-ordered work environment.

Qualifications needed:
Successful candidates will have recent experience working for a branded company in a similar role such as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Sous Chef. You will have a proven track record of managing a high performing team in a high pressure and high volume environment.
We offer an exceptional flexible benefits package, award winning training and excellent career progression opportunities in a progressive and dynamic environment.
We're always on the lookout for more talent, so if you want to make your way to the top and work for a Sunday Times Best Company, we would love to hear from you.
Spirit Pub Company - 13 months ago