Kitchen Manager

Company: TGI Fridays UK
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Location: Thurrock
Job Description:

Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Competitive Salary guaranteed 48-Hour contract & unlimited TRONC.

We are SO back! At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill, and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed. As a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef you will be guest-obsessed to deliver a magical experience with real food, real vibes, and a spirit of celebration. Our “Showtime” guest journey brings an American-style service to every shift, every plate and every table. Join our leadership team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real!

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 48-hour contract (over 7-day operation)
  • 30 days paid holiday each year
  • Enhanced pension benefits and private medical healthcare
  • 50% discount on food in our restaurants for you and up to 5 guests
  • Participation in reward programmes, long-service awards, leadership conferences and cultural events through the year
  • Skill-development programmes that support fast-tracking career progression
  • Generous refer-a-friend scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
  • Unlimited TRONC
  • Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally
  • Well-being and support services for everyday life and significant moments
  • 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives and pharmacists
  • Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes
  • The opportunity to make new friends along the way

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen team, overseeing all aspects of kitchen operation and performance including people, guest, sales, profit, operations, health & safety and property.
  • Ensure TGI Friday’s standards are maintained and kitchen performance delivers its targets through a People-First, Guest-Obsessed, Operational Excellence strategy.

About You

  • Solid experience in a similar role with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
  • Ability to demonstrate a guest-obsessed culture.
  • Restaurant/hospitality experience.
  • Proven track record of leading teams to success.
  • Strong financial skills, comfortable managing audits and due diligence.
  • Ability and skill to manage budgets, labour control and forecasting.
  • Strong commercial acumen to drive sales and deliver business results.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think fast.
  • Great communication skills to lead, inspire a team and delight guests.

About Us

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our “Pridays” forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true selves to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays family.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026