Kitchen Manager
hace 28 días
Leicester
Kitchen Manager Everards Food & Beer Hall About the Role Were looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing high-volume kitchen delivering quality and consistency at pace. Youll bring energy leadership and discipline to a fast-moving environment ensuring a seamless partnership with FOH to create guest delight through consistently amazing dishes. This is not your average kitchen jobits a leadership role at the heart of a destination food business serving up to 500 covers daily where food quality operational precision and team spirit are non-negotiable. Who You Are • A proven kitchen leader with a minimum of 5 years in high-volume food operations, • Passionate about amazing food clean kitchens and strong people development, • Calm under pressure focused on solutions and relentless in maintaining standards, • Experienced with inventory systems food cost control HACCP and allergen compliance, • A team coach capable of growing future leaders while keeping energy high and waste low Your Core Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Own all kitchen activity: prep service stock close, • Deliver consistent spec-perfect foodright portion right temperature every time, • Manage high-volume kitchen throughput with clockwork precision and safety, • Maintain a clean legally compliant kitchen 24/7 with complete documentation Team Leadership • Recruit develop and retain a strong BOH team, • Lead with heart and hold with clarityset expectations coach daily, • Work side-by-side with the General Manager and FOH to connect the full guest journey, • Be the kitchen voice and champion for both hospitality and accountability Controls & Compliance • Own food safety: Allergen procedures HACCP logs EHO readiness, • Master stock systems: ordering reconciliation GP protection and waste reduction, • Monitor labour prep plans and data to drive performance and productivity, • Deliver on key KPIs: GP% audit results training compliance waste logs portion control Collaboration with FOH • Partner daily with the General Manager and FOH leaders to deliver seamless service, • Support new menu launches and team training from BOH to front line, • Role model hospitality valuesguest experience starts in the kitchen, • Elevate TripAdvisor moments by making food memorable and service flawless Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Food GP% vs Target, • Food Safety & Allergen Audit Scores (EHO/Internal), • Portion Control & Spec Accuracy, • Waste Reduction / Stock Variance Logs, • Menu Rollout Readiness & Team Skill Scores, • Team Retention & Progression Rates, • Labour Cost vs Productivity, • TripAdvisor Mentions (linked to food) Why This Role Matters This role is pivotal to Everards Beer Hall ambition to become a leading food-led destination brand combining the best of mainstream volume and premium experience. Youre not just running a kitchenyoure leading a culture that values food integrity operational excellence and warm-hearted leadership. What we can offer you • Free Health Wellbeing Initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme and a Dental Optical and Wellness cashback scheme., • Private Medical insurance., • Discounted food when working and a great family & friends discount when you visit us socially and a discount in our shop., • No Zero-hour contracts., • Discounts on various websites., • Changing rooms available including showers., • Team break room fully equipped with comfy seating TV and vending machine free hot drinks and fruit., • Social activities., • Free Parking at Everards Meadows., • A great working environment encouraging individuals to grow in their roles. Kitchen Manager Everards Food & Beer Hall About the Role Were looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing high-volume kitchen delivering quality and consistency at pace. Youll bring energy leadership and discipline to a fast-moving environment ensuring a seamless partnership with FOH to create guest delight through consistently amazing dishes. This is not your average kitchen jobits a leadership role at the heart of a destination food business serving up to 500 covers daily where food quality operational precision and team spirit are non-negotiable. Who You Are • A proven kitchen leader with a minimum of 5 years in high-volume food operations, • Passionate about amazing food clean kitchens and strong people development, • Calm under pressure focused on solutions and relentless in maintaining standards, • Experienced with inventory systems food cost control HACCP and allergen compliance, • A team coach capable of growing future leaders while keeping energy high and waste low Your Core Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Own all kitchen activity: prep service stock close, • Deliver consistent spec-perfect foodright portion right temperature every time, • Manage high-volume kitchen throughput with clockwork precision and safety, • Maintain a clean legally compliant kitchen 24/7 with complete documentation Team Leadership • Recruit develop and retain a strong BOH team, • Lead with heart and hold with clarityset expectations coach daily, • Work side-by-side with the General Manager and FOH to connect the full guest journey, • Be the kitchen voice and champion for both hospitality and accountability Controls & Compliance • Own food safety: Allergen procedures HACCP logs EHO readiness, • Master stock systems: ordering reconciliation GP protection and waste reduction, • Monitor labour prep plans and data to drive performance and productivity, • Deliver on key KPIs: GP% audit results training compliance waste logs portion control Collaboration with FOH • Partner daily with the General Manager and FOH leaders to deliver seamless service, • Support new menu launches and team training from BOH to front line, • Role model hospitality valuesguest experience starts in the kitchen, • Elevate TripAdvisor moments by making food memorable and service flawless Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Food GP% vs Target, • Food Safety & Allergen Audit Scores (EHO/Internal), • Portion Control & Spec Accuracy, • Waste Reduction / Stock Variance Logs, • Menu Rollout Readiness & Team Skill Scores, • Team Retention & Progression Rates, • Labour Cost vs Productivity, • TripAdvisor Mentions (linked to food) Why This Role Matters This role is pivotal to Everards Beer Hall ambition to become a leading food-led destination brand combining the best of mainstream volume and premium experience. Youre not just running a kitchenyoure leading a culture that values food integrity operational excellence and warm-hearted leadership. What we can offer you • Free Health Wellbeing Initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme and a Dental Optical and Wellness cashback scheme., • Private Medical insurance., • Discounted food when working and a great family & friends discount when you visit us socially and a discount in our shop., • No Zero-hour contracts., • Discounts on various websites., • Changing rooms available including showers., • Team break room fully equipped with comfy seating TV and vending machine free hot drinks and fruit., • Social activities., • Free Parking at Everards Meadows., • A great working environment encouraging individuals to grow in their roles.