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Umami; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast growing restaurant in Warrington is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and experience in a professional kitchen. Responsibilities include ensuring high food quality standards, supervising staff, and managing inventory. This role demands excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a professional kitchen setting.
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to cook and prepare a variety of dishes.
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food production and preparation.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment in line with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

We are a fast growing American style restaurant coming to Warrington. We already have a store in Liverpool.

Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including food production and preparation
• Execute menus to specification
• Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimise waste and maximise efficiency
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment in line with health and safety regulations

Experience

• Proven experience working in a professional kitchen setting
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to cook and prepare a variety of dishes
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices and health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with staff and management
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment

About You

• Punctual
• Strong team player
• Great organisational skills
• Solid experience of working within a fast paced kitchen
• Passionate and creative
• No alcohol or drugs misuse
• Self Motivated
• Tenacious