Assistant Kitchen Manager

Horse And Guardsman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

45 hours per week

Shift flexibility

Share of gratuities

Family friendly policies including pay

Discounted meals 60% while working

Discount on meals 25% food and 20% off

GROW Programme career development

Personal recognition as part of a team

Job summary

Horse and Guardsman in London is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, uphold brand standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will support the Head Chef, manage stock and safety, and develop the team through the McMullen’s GROW programme while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Willing to take on responsibility and stay calm under pressure.
• Able to work a contracted 45-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Manage stock, orders, deliveries and wastage control.
• Support Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to reach potential.
• Ensure Food Safety and Health and Safety compliance.

Skills

Stock control

Food safety

Team leadership

Training & development

Kitchen operations

Job description

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Horse and Guardsman

London Up to £39,748 plus bonus OTE Full time

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.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

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…

• A competitive salary
• 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)