Permanent Full Time Kitchen Manager
hace 4 días
£14.5–£16 por hora
Jornada completa
London
Kitchen Manager – Dan & Decarlo (East Finchley) We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at Dan & Decarlo, a busy independent coffee shop in East Finchley. At Dan & Decarlo we pride ourself on serving the very best traditional breakfasts, and sandwiches, alongside our speciality coffee, pastries, and cakes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take full ownership of the kitchen, maintain high standards, and keep service running smoothly day to day. The Role You will be responsible for the full day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations and service, • Manage and lead the kitchen team, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards, • Plan and manage staff rotas, • Control stock, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Monitor and manage food costs and wastage, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are met, • Train, develop, and support kitchen staff, • Manage prep schedules and service flow, • Handle equipment maintenance and report issues, • Work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, • Drive efficiency and improve kitchen processes Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Senior Chef role, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance, • Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach What We Offer • £14.50 starting wage, • Free food & drink on shift, • Stable, structured working environment, • Support from ownership and management, • Opportunity to take real ownership of a kitchen, • Share of TRONC, • Early finishes and balanced shift patterns If you’re someone who takes pride in running a tight, efficient kitchen, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction.