Kitchen Manager
1 month ago
£30000–£35000 yearly
Full-time
London
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Manager to join the team at The Pavilion, Wood Lane. This is a key role responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, with a strong focus on health & safety, food hygiene, quality, consistency and team management. The successful candidate will have solid professional kitchen experience, strong organisational skills and a genuine understanding of maintaining high standards in a busy kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen., • Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, ensuring standards are consistently maintained., • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen., • Ensure all food safety procedures, HACCP processes and relevant legislation are followed., • Complete and maintain accurate food safety, temperature, cleaning and safety records., • Carry out regular checks of equipment, storage areas, fridges, freezers and food preparation areas., • Ensure correct food storage, labelling, dating and stock rotation procedures are followed., • Manage allergen controls and ensure the team understands and follows allergen procedures., • Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation., • Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries while minimising waste., • Work closely with the General Manager to maintain kitchen budgets and control food costs., • Ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed and organised for busy service periods., • Train and develop kitchen team members in food preparation, hygiene, safety and operational procedures., • Identify and address any health, safety or food hygiene issues promptly., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and associated areas., • Support menu development and contribute ideas to improve the food offering and kitchen operation. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally in a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or senior kitchen position., • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures., • A good understanding of HACCP principles and allergen management., • Experience managing and developing a kitchen team., • Excellent organisation and time-management skills., • The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure., • A hands-on approach and willingness to lead by example., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage a team., • Good understanding of stock control, ordering and food cost management., • A high level of attention to detail and pride in maintaining standards.
