Airport Kitchen Manager: Lead, Innovate, Grow

London Southend Airport Company Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive airport management company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Kitchen Manager. This role involves leading kitchen operations, managing a team, ensuring food quality and safety, and working collaboratively with the Head of Food & Beverage. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a kitchen manager role and a strong understanding of food safety. The position offers a pay range of £40,000 per year and includes excellent benefits.

Benefits

Apprenticeships fully funded

Medicash healthcare plan

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

'My Gym Discounts'

Cycle to Work Scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Inspiring and approachable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure food quality and safety.
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage inventory and kitchen budgets.
• Collaborate with Head of Food & Beverage on menus.
• Implement improvements within the kitchen team.
• Work flexible shifts as the airport operates 24/7.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety management

Inventory management

Job description

A progressive airport management company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Kitchen Manager. This role involves leading kitchen operations, managing a team, ensuring food quality and safety, and working collaboratively with the Head of Food & Beverage. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a kitchen manager role and a strong understanding of food safety. The position offers a pay range of £40,000 per year and includes excellent benefits.