Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menu, & Budgets

Benugo; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Tea on shift

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave + birthday

Enhanced family leave

Employee discounts

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Career development

Job summary

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager in Kingston upon Thames to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution and top food quality while maintaining cost controls. You will manage the team, uphold Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, and collaborate with the General Manager on budgeted labour.

You will train staff on the menu and equipment, handle supplier and cost monitoring, and drive sales by meeting customers' catering needs.

Qualifications

• Lead all kitchen operations with focus on quality, safety and costs.
• Ensure menu execution and consistency across shifts.
• Train and develop kitchen team to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and leadership of the kitchen team.
• Ensure training on menu, equipment and procedures.
• Collaborate with General Manager on labour budgets.
• Manage kitchen budgets, report financial performance and drive cost savings without compromising quality.
• Interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences.
• Drive sales and monitor costs through responsible ordering.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budget control

Food safety

Menu execution

Vendor relations

Job description

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager in Kingston upon Thames to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution and top food quality while maintaining cost controls. You will manage the team, uphold Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, and collaborate with the General Manager on budgeted labour.

You will train staff on the menu and equipment, handle supplier and cost monitoring, and drive sales by meeting customers' catering needs.