Assistant Kitchen Manager

McMullen & Sons Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Contracted 45 hours per week

Shift flexibility

Share of gratuities

Family friendly policies

60% discounted meals when working

25% discount on food and 20% off dra n

GROW Programme training

Full chef uniform

Job summary

McMullen & Sons Ltd invites applications for the role of Assistant Kitchen Manager in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food safety, and drive guest satisfaction in a busy, community-focused venue within a long-established, family-run business.

The role offers an achievable bonus scheme, contracted 45 hours per week, shift flexibility, a share of gratuities, family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity pay,

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations.
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage.
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence.
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential.
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy.

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as an Assistant Kitchen Manager. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about beer and food, love people, enjoy making their day and thrive in a busy environment that’s the hub of the community then you could be our next Assistant Kitchen Manager. We can offer you…

• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• A share of gratuities
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Assistant Kitchen Manager

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

Salary: £38,487 - £39,748 per annum includes average tronc £3,861 (based on Tronc paid out May/June 2025)