Kitchen manager

Kitchen Manager (High volume)

Location: Canning Town

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full-Time, 45 Hours Per Week

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house operation at our high volume independent venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Oversee FIFO stock rotation and stock control.
• Drive waste reduction and cost management initiatives.
• Create and manage labour schedules.
• Deliver training and ongoing team development.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate catering for corporate and private hire events.

About You

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, stock management, and labour control.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing teams in a fast paced, high volume environment.

What We Offer

• £40,000 salary.
• Full time, 45 hour contract.
• Opportunity to lead a successful kitchen operation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.