Kitchen Manager
il y a 24 jours
Southwark
Gladwells is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our café kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards, excellent food quality, and oversee a well-trained, confident team. Our café sits within a neighbourhood deli that brings together a cafe, deli, butcher, greengrocer, bakery, fishmonger, wine merchant and cheesemonger under one roof. This role is ideal for a chef who takes pride in quality, organisation, structure, and consistency, while also having the ability to contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal specials. The kitchen operates a counter-led café model focused on well-executed, carefully prepared food, made fresh each morning, rather than a restaurant style service. We are looking for someone who can maintain strong systems, develop a team, and deliver reliable quality every day. Youll lead a small team, working closely with the shop and our in-house butcher to make the most of excellent seasonal produce, while ensuring smooth, efficient daily operations. No late nights this is a kitchen leadership role with sociable daytime hours. The Opportunity This role is well suited to a chef who: Values quality, consistency, and strong kitchen standards Enjoys training, mentoring, and developing a small team Takes pride in organisation and efficient kitchen systems Likes working closely with trusted suppliers and great produce Can contribute to menu development ideas and specials, balancing creativity with consistent execution Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the café kitchen Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all dishes Train, support, and develop a small kitchen team Set clear standards and maintain strong working practices Work closely with shop departments and suppliers to maximise ingredient quality Develop seasonal dishes and rotating menu specials in line with available produce Manage ordering, stock control, and waste reduction Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and organisational standards Keep the kitchen a calm, efficient and welcoming place to work What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience managing a kitchen team Strong cooking foundations with a focus on consistency and standards Experience in a quality café, deli, or restaurant kitchen Confident leadership and team development skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Passion for working with high-quality ingredients and reputable suppliers Ability to contribute to seasonal menu ideas and recipe development Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety (Level 3 preferred) About Gladwells Gladwells is a neighbourhood deli on Camberwell Green, bringing together the best of a cafe, deli, butcher, greengrocer, bakery, fishmonger, wine merchant and cheesemonger. Our in-house butcher supplies exceptional meat to both the shop and café, and we work with some of the best local and specialist suppliers in the UK. With two sites already established and plans for further growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business focused on quality food, strong teams, and thoughtfully developed seasonal offerings. TPBN1_UKCT