Kitchen Manager

sohohousecaterer; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

50% off Food & Drink

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday day off

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Counselling sessions

Training & development

Job summary

Soho House in Banbury is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the staff canteen and prep kitchen, ensuring fresh, nutritious and high‑quality meals for employees. You will lead the kitchen team, plan menus with the Executive Chef, manage stock, food costs and compliance with HACCP and health & safety standards.

This hands‑on leadership role rewards strong culinary skills, excellent organisation and a positive dining experience for colleagues, with ongoing training and opportunities across the

Qualifications

• Experienced Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Sous Chef in high-volume hospitality or catering.
• Experience managing a staff canteen or employee dining operation.
• Strong culinary knowledge to create varied, nutritious menus.
• Proven leadership and development of kitchen teams.
• Good understanding of food costs, labour, stock control and budgets.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of staff canteen and prep kitchen, ensuring efficient service, high quality and presentation.
• Plan and deliver fresh, varied staff menus, catering for dietary requirements and preferences.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, including recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Work with the Executive Chef to develop menus and maintain culinary standards.
• Manage food preparation, production schedules and kitchen requirements to support site operations.
• Take ownership of food costs, ordering, stock rotation and waste management to improve efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff leadership

Culinary knowledge

Cost control

Food safety HACCP

Menu planning

Staff training

Job description

The Role...

At Soho House, our Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our staff canteen and prep kitchen, ensuring our teams enjoy fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals every day.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will take ownership of kitchen operations, menu planning, food quality, stock management and cost control, while leading and developing a motivated kitchen team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires strong culinary skills, excellent organisation and a passion for creating a positive dining experience for our employees, alongside supporting the wider kitchen operations across the site.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Every House Membership
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to
• Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties...

• Oversee the daily operations of the staff canteen and prep kitchen, ensuring efficient service, consistent food quality and high standards of presentation.
• Plan and deliver fresh, nutritious and varied staff menus, catering for different dietary requirements, allergens and preferences.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and ongoing development.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop menus, improve food offerings and maintain consistent culinary standards.
• Manage daily food preparation, production schedules and kitchen requirements to support both the staff canteen and wider site operations.
• Take ownership of food costs, labour budgets, ordering, stock control and waste management, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Oversee deliveries, stock rotation, storage and distribution, ensuring ingredients are managed safely and effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health & safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with other kitchen teams and departments to coordinate preparation requirements and support smooth operational delivery.
• Create a positive, collaborative team culture through hands‑on leadership, clear communication and a commitment to delivering an excellent employee dining experience.

What we are looking for...

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality or catering environment.
• Experience managing a staff canteen, employee dining operation or large-scale food production is advantageous.
• Strong culinary knowledge with the ability to create varied, nutritious and cost‑effective menus.
• Proven experience leading, training and developing kitchen teams.
• Good understanding of food costs, labour management, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
• A hands‑on, proactive leadership style with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering consistently high standards of food and creating a positive experience for colleagues.