Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hard Rock International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

A renowned hospitality brand is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager for its London location. The role includes leading kitchen operations, training staff to adhere to food quality standards, and monitoring food costs. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management and knowledge of food safety standards. The position is full-time, offering a comprehensive benefits package to support team members' well-being and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role.
• Ability to train and coach staff effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and staff during shifts.
• Monitor and control food costs.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team Training

Food Safety

Operational Efficiency

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.# Do not track signals# Clear GIFS, Pixel Tags and other technologies# Third party analytics and tracking# Contacting [e-mail] Kitchen Manager page is loaded## Assistant Kitchen Managerlocations: Hard Rock Cafe London United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1565Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site:**Job Description:**Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining smooth operation of all kitchen shifts. He/she will partner with the cafe management team to train, coach and evaluate BOH operations, ensuring that the cafe is in adherence with company policies, specs and procedures.Basic functions of the Assistant Kitchen Manager include:* Perform opening & closing duties for the kitchen* Oversee shift-by-shift labour to achieve a cost-effective balance for smooth operation of the cafe* Monitor food cost using established methods to meet goals* Evaluate condition of equipment and conduct routine maintenance inspections to ensure smooth operation* Ensure that assigned cleaning duties are completed by all staff prior to checking out after each shift* Inspect and taste food to ensure freshness, flavor, recipe adherence and temperature (including line checks every shift)* Train new staff members and coach all staff members to adhere to Hard Rock food quality and service standards* Train and validate new staff members according to company training standards* Perform shift expo duties (inside & outside) to ensure food is prepared according to spec and served in a timely manner* Perform employee task such as preparation of all recipes to ensure quality of the product* Maintain a safe environment for staff and guests, adhering to Hard Rock safety measures and checklists* Ensure employees follow safety, sanitation and security procedures* Provide Kitchen employees with verbal recognition, direction and support* Communicate with Kitchen team to keep everyone informed of local, regional and corporate procedures* Listen to comments, criticisms and feedback from employees to address any issues or suggestions with management* Communicate with managers to evaluate work procedures, review standards, identify methods for increasing efficiency or effectiveness, and respond proactively to any needs that have arisen* Communicate regularly with KM regarding Issues and suggestions related to product, people and performance* Fulfill all daily and weekly tasks according to assigned areas of responsibilityJob Requirements include:* Performing duties which require bending & reaching* Lifting & transporting containers, dish racks, and trashcans* Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan")* Following all uniform guidelines* Practicing all safety & sanitation standards* Recycling products, where possible* Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere* Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense* of-urgency* Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co* workers* Maintaining HRC's 5 core Values and Mission Statement