54 Best kitchen manager Jobs in Croydon (April 2025)

This role has split shifts 5 days week: 40hrs/week Assist the Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract new customers and satisfy existing ones. Coordinate communication between front of the house and back of the house staff. Prepare shift schedules. Supervise kitchen and wait staff and provide assistance, as needed. Arrange for new employees’ proper onboarding (scheduling trainings and ordering uniforms). Gather guests’ feedback and recommend improvements to the menus. Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs. Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best. Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. Report to the Restaurant Manager.

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with at least 2 years experience in that role to join our client's team at a high-end fine dining venue in Croydon. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Prepare fresh, high-quality dishes from scratch, including pasta, and other fine dining offerings. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all meals. Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Manage inventory, stock control, and kitchen operations efficiently. Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards. What We Offer: The opportunity to work in a fine dining environment. A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. Scope for creativity and professional growth. Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role. Strong skills in cooking fresh meals from scratch. Excellent leadership and organizational abilities. A passion for food, innovation, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Job Title: Pastry Chef – Caribbean Restaurant Location: Croydon CR0 3PB Job Type: Full-time About Us: The Reggae Kitchen is an authentic Caribbean restaurant dedicated to delivering bold flavours, vibrant culture, and exceptional dining experiences. We are looking for a passionate and creative Pastry Chef to join our team, specialising in traditional and modern Caribbean desserts. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, bake, and present a variety of Caribbean-inspired pastries, cakes, and desserts, such as rum cakes, sweetbread, coconut drops, plantain tarts, and more. Develop and innovate new dessert recipes while maintaining the authenticity of Caribbean flavours. Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality across all baked goods. Manage stock levels and place orders for ingredients as needed. Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the pastry kitchen, following all food safety regulations. Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely preparation for service. Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to create seasonal or special occasion dessert menus. Requirements: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role, preferably in a Caribbean or multicultural restaurant. Strong knowledge of traditional Caribbean desserts and baking techniques. Creativity and passion for experimenting with flavours and presentation. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Food Safety and Hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain). What We Offer: A dynamic and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and creative input. Staff meals and discounts. Competitive salary based on experience. If you’re a talented Pastry Chef with a love for Caribbean flavours, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and a brief cover letter. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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We are looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef with at least 2 years experience in that role to join our client's team at a high-end fine dining venue in Croydon. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Prepare fresh, high-quality dishes from scratch, including pasta, and other fine dining offerings. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all meals. Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Manage inventory, stock control, and kitchen operations efficiently. Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards. What We Offer: The opportunity to work in a fine dining environment. A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. Scope for creativity and professional growth. Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role. Strong skills in cooking fresh meals from scratch. Excellent leadership and organizational abilities. A passion for food, innovation, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Bart & Taylor are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants, spanning from London to the north of England, each with their own unique concept and style. We are now recruiting a Head Pizza Chef at our East Croydon, Pizza and Tap Bar concept, Trickle. Trickle focuses on freshly made, premium Neapolitan style pizzas, Wings and Sides. And a drink offering that centres around a wide range of expertly curated draught cocktails, wine and beer. The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience in a pizza focused concept and be comfortable leading and training an effective kitchen team. Ensuring full adherence of food safety processes and company procedures. We provide a clear path of progression to those who desire it through our company pathway program. As the Trickle brand is expanding, the room for progression in the role is very realistic and achievable. Job Role: - 48 hours per week. Tuesday to Saturday. (Sunday & Mondays Off!) - Manage, and take accountability for all aspects of the kitchen - Maintain the stock, ordering, and inventory. - Recruit, train, and retain your team - Deliver a consistent and profitable food offering - Have input on menus, suppliers, and new ways of working - Ensure full adherence to all food safety, fire, and H&S procedures - Implement and company processes and systems Benefits Include: - Up to £17 per hour (including Service Charge) - Free meals when you’re at work - Discounted food and drinks in our restaurants for you and your loved ones - 28 days’ holiday pro-rata - Internal and external training from industry experts - A realistic pathway to progression in an expanding company

We're looking for Waiters and Runners for a fine dine restaurant in Croydon. Accommodation (single room) is provided. A Waiter’s main responsibility is to ensure that customers have an enjoyable dining experience. You should have excellent customer service skills, greet customers in a polite and friendly manner, provide them with menus and suggest seasonal specials. You will also be the point of contact for bills and return of any funds. You will take the customers’ orders and deliver them to the kitchen staff for preparation. Confirming that the food items match the orders and delivering them at the tables Inquiring if the customers are satisfied, giving bills and processing payments Attending regular meetings with restaurant and kitchen managers to find out about menu changes and menu specials

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