Executive Kitchen Manager - Lead Menu, Team & Cost Control

Benugo; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Tea and coffee on shift

WSH pension scheme

28 days annual leave (plus birthday)

Enhanced family leave

Employee discounts

EAP and Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. You will drive menu execution, supervise staff, and manage costs to meet targets.

Responsibilities include daily team leadership, training on the menu and equipment, and ensuring procedures. You will work with the General Manager to align labour budgets, monitor budgets, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Commercial awareness (profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labour and food costs).
• Strong communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional food dishes.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet business needs.
• Good organisational skills.
• Reliable and team oriented.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Daily leadership of the team, including skills development.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Cost control

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive

Under pressure

Job description

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. You will drive menu execution, supervise staff, and manage costs to meet targets.

Responsibilities include daily team leadership, training on the menu and equipment, and ensuring procedures. You will work with the General Manager to align labour budgets, monitor budgets, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising