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  • Kitchen Crew Lead
    Kitchen Crew Lead
    1 month ago
    £14–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Beckenham

    Sweet Jerk is all about good food, good vibes, and real Caribbean flavour. We serve tasty, feel-good food fast — not fancy, just proper flavour done right. We’ve been open in Beckenham for just over a year and we’re growing fast — with big plans to open more sites. This is your chance to join a team that’s building something special and help shape how our kitchens run. The Role We’re looking for a Kitchen Crew Lead — someone who’s worked in a busy kitchen and knows how to run a smooth shift. If you’ve led or trained others in places like Nando’s, Wingstop, Five Guys, or McDonald’s, this will feel familiar. You’ll be the one keeping the kitchen organised, supporting your crew, and making sure every meal hits Sweet Jerk standards. You’ll also help new starters learn the ropes, keep on top of prep, and make sure the kitchen always runs clean, safe, and smooth. Key Responsibilities • Lead and motivate the back-of-house team to deliver high-quality, consistent food at speed., • Manage prep levels, ticket times, and service flow for smooth, efficient operation., • Train and develop team members to follow Sweet Jerk standards in quality, safety, and presentation., • Oversee daily stock checks, par levels, and deliveries, keeping waste low and efficiency high., • Ensure food-safety, SFBB logs, and hygiene standards are met at all times., • Support rota planning, shift cover, and clear communication with the front-of-house team., • Jump on the line when needed — lead by example and bring positive energy to every shift. What We’re Looking For ✅ 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen. ✅ 1 + year in a supervisory or management role (e.g. Kitchen Crew Lead, BOH Supervisor, Shift Leader, Assistant Manager). ✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. ✅ A natural motivator who builds positive team culture. ✅ Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. ✅ A passion for Caribbean food, culture, and customer experience. Why You’ll Love Working at Sweet Jerk ⭐ We’re building a brand from the ground up — you’ll help shape it. ⭐ Big opportunities for growth as we open more restaurants. ⭐ Supportive, family-style team culture (we call our team Jerk Stars). ⭐ Great food, great people, and plenty of good vibes. ⭐ Free staff meals and training provided. How to Apply If you’re a natural leader who loves a fast-paced kitchen and wants to help grow something fresh, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short message telling us why you’d be a great fit for Sweet Jerk Job Type: Full-time Application question(s): • What experience do you have with Caribbean cuisine, and if none, what interests you in working with it?, • Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Experience: Kitchen management: 1 year (preferred)

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  • Kitchen Manager
    Kitchen Manager
    2 months ago
    £35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Kitchen Manager The Salad Project We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a twelve store operation, expanding across London. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally committed to finding and nurturing our staff, so we are on the hunt for exceptional managers to join our team. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family. Role | Kitchen Manager • 45 hours per week, • We’re looking for someone passionate, energetic & extremely organised to manage our kitchen, • To manage our team of Kitchen Hands and KPs, • To implement & improve kitchen processes, • To monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service in order to maintain our 5* hygiene rating, • To manage ordering, stock management & solve stock issues, • To manage team scheduling, training & well-being, • To report to Restaurant Manager, and Culinary Director, • Expectations | Organisation, Efficiency, Communication, Energy, • Strong proficiency in efficient, quality food prep, • Ability to manage a small team through service hours, • Leadership and communication skills, • Positive energy and dedication to the team, the business & the role, • A growth-mindset, as a key job role within a company that's growing FAST, and creating new, exciting opportunities for our best team players Experience Requirements | 1-3 Years • Experience cooking in a busy professional kitchen/casual dining restaurant, • Management and team leadership experience, • Hygiene qualifications, • Compensation, • 30 days holiday package (Including bank holidays), • Performance based bonus, • Cycle to work scheme, • £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme, • Enhanced parental leave package, • Enhanced sick day package, • Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift, • Team social events, • Opportunities for career progression as the business grows

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