Assistant Kitchen Manager

Vine; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Waltham Cross seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager. You will manage the kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure food safety compliance. Ideal candidates have previous kitchen experience and strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary up to £32,041 per annum plus bonuses, with shifted flexibility and great accommodation options.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Great live-in accommodation

Discounted meals

Training and career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing food stock control and kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Commitment to high-quality food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to company standards.
• Manage stock control and wastage.
• Support Head Chef and manage kitchen in their absence.
• Train kitchen staff and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Previous experience in a busy kitchen

Food Safety knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Ability to stay calm under pressure

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Assistant Kitchen Manager, Waltham Cross

Client: Vine

Location: Waltham Cross, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3a9407e49894

Job Views: 4

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

Vine

Waltham Cross • Up to £32,041 per annum plus bonus • 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, believe in investing in the future, and 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 passionate about great pubs and enjoy creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a busy pub offering classic pub dishes and local events, then you could be our next Assistant Kitchen Manager at our Classic Pubs concept, part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live-in accommodation, if required
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Excellent training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme
• A progressive company that values its people
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Kitchen Manager

• Delivering the food concept to company standards and exceeding guest expectations
• Managing food stock control, including ordering, deliveries, stock taking, and wastage control
• Supporting the Head Chef in the kitchen's smooth operation and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team to reach their potential
• Ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance according to law and company policy

Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential. You should be eager to develop, responsible, and able to stay calm under pressure.