Kitchen Manager
2 days ago
£16–£17.5 hourly
Full-time
London
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee all aspects of food operations within a super exciting new immersive Art installation experience coming to Westfield Shepards Bush. As the sole food partner Dass Hospitality are recruiting a team to deliver fantastic food in a fast paced high volume environment working in partnership with the venues existing teams. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, maintaining high standards of food safety, and fostering a positive, efficient kitchen atmosphere. Your leadership will drive the success of daily food production, coordinate food preparation and serving activities, and uphold our commitment to delivering great food and hospitality. Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food production, preparation, cooking, and serving processes, • Lead, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure high standards of performance, teamwork, and professionalism, • Maintain food standards, • Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas, • Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control costs to optimize efficiency without compromising quality., • Train new team members on cooking techniques, food presentation, safety procedures, and customer service expectations, • Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely delivery of dishes to guests, • Be comfortable and understand the need for efficient and accurate financial reporting, profit margins and accounting. Requirements • Proven management experience within a restaurant or hospitality setting with supervising responsibilities, • Extensive knowledge of food production, food preparation, and serving standards, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse culinary team, • Experience in restaurant operations with a focus on kitchen management and food safety compliance, • Familiarity with culinary practices including food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and inventory control, • Excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams and maintain client relationships., • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting, • Be personable and able to work our clients as well as staff members. We are looking to recruit for this exciting project immediately. The site is a 7 day operation shifts will predominantly finish by 9:30pm with some exceptions