Kitchen Leader

WSH Group

Urmston

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Tea & coffee on shift

WSH pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Benugo in partnership with John Lewis seeks an exceptional Kitchen Leader to support the culinary team in delivering high‑quality food experiences across in‑store restaurants. You will ensure safety, quality and consistency while leading a section and rotating to cover others.

The role offers development within a respected consumer brand and requires a proactive, team‑focused approach with a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

Good organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet the business needs.
Reliable and able to work well within a team.
Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

Ensure customer experience is maintained to the highest standard at all times.
Ensure food safety compliance including allergen checks and administration.
Organise deliveries, check delivery notes and report discrepancies.
Support management in weekly stock variance targets and food cost.
Ensure all dishes and menu items are produced to specifications.
Carry out daily team briefings and assist with queries.
Represent WSH and John Lewis professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

When we foundedBenugowe had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience. This vision is still true today. TheBenugobrand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

We are incredibly proud to be growing our partnership withJohn Lewisto deliver a new brand for their in-store restaurants in 32 of the retailer's stores. This is an incredibly exciting time to reimagine the offering with fresh, quality ingredients which are thoughtfully sourced and rooted in local suppliers.

We are seeking an exceptionalKitchen Leaderto support theculinary team in excellence. This is a rare opportunity representing two respected brands, delivering an outstanding food experience that reflects innovation, quality, and attention to detail at every level.

Job Description

Ensuring the customer experience is maintained to the highest standard at all times.
To ensure food safety compliance including any allergen, temperature checks and administration is completed.
To be responsible for a specific area or food offering, with flexibility to rotate to a new area if needed.
To organise deliveries, checking delivery notes, and reporting any discrepancies.
To support the management in the delivery of weekly stock variance targets and food cost.
Ensure all dishes and menu items are produced consistently in line with the specifications.
To carry out daily team briefings and assist with any team queries.
To ensure all legislative and government guidelines are adhered to, such as Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH.
To work on tills, following the cash handling procedures, taking orders and serving food and drinks.
To assist with the development of the team, providing training where required, especially on the areas of the food and beverage service, supporting management in the delivery of labour effectiveness targets.
To attend all training and development course as requested.
To always represent WSH and John Lewis in a professional manner in your behaviour appearance and knowledge.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Qualifications