Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

Bar & Block; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Kitchen Manager in Hammersmith, where you'll lead a dynamic team, ensure high standards, and drive performance. Enjoy comprehensive training, significant discounts, and the opportunity to influence kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Ability to manage stock control and food margins.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Manage stock control and oversee health and safety audits.
• Drive high performance through team development and regular one-to-ones.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Hammersmith - Bar + Block

Salary: £38,000 - £40,250

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal role in the daily success and operation of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s a salary of up to £40,250, great discounts, benefits, and the chance to earn a substantial bonus!

It takes a great team to deliver a best-in-class restaurant experience, so you’ll:

• Support the General Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Oversee NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to maintain high standards.
• Ensure delivery to specification and brand standards.
• Drive high performance through development and regular one-to-ones.
• Pay attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team is knowledgeable and confident.

Alongside working with a General Manager trained to support back of house operations, you’ll also benefit from:

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at our dedicated Kitchen Academy.
• Working with a labor model that provides appropriate management coverage.
• Excellent access to training and development programs.
• Significant influence on how you run your kitchen.

Additionally, you will have access to tools and systems to manage your KPIs, along with discounts such as:

• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.

We want you to excel and will equip you with the tools to do so. It’s up to you to demonstrate your ability to serve up excellence. As an innovative business, you’ll champion change and lead this within your team.

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, or similar, and want to be part of a dynamic management team aligned with our vision, develop yourself in a market-leading company. With the right skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests, apply now!