Kitchen Manager

Topgolf Limited; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free mental health benefits

Job summary

Topgolf Limited is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced environment in the UK. You will oversee food preparation, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with front-of-house staff to deliver timely meals.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of food safety, and experience managing inventory and kitchen operations. Join a team focused on growth, development, and high standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Adaptability

Kitchen equipment

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.

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Our Promises to our Team Members

• A PLAYFUL ENVIRONMENT where you can make new friends
• A SAFE PLACE where you can BE YOUR FULL SELF every day
• CLEAR DIRECTION and tools to do your job
• An opportunity TO LEARN & GROW
• To LISTEN & ACT when you speak up
• We will NEVER STOP IMPROVING

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