Kitchen Manager

The Sensational sandwich shop; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food establishment in City of London is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead shifts and ensure top quality service. Responsibilities include driving sales, managing stock, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a passion for food safety. This position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including a performance-based bonus scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Free meals during shifts

Staff discounts and socials

Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role or similar.
• Advanced English language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the shift and drive sales.
• Ensure health and food safety procedures are followed.
• Lead the team with high-level training and expectations.
• Manage stock and financials including P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

P&L management

Customer communication

Health and food safety procedures

Training team members

Job description

Kitchen Manager. The Sensational Sandwich shop is the brain child of Fraser Searle’s viral channel of Sensational sandwiches. This is our first site and we are looking for the best of the best to learn and grow as we take over the world.

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Manager you will take ownership of the shift and ensure sales are driven by communicating with customers and ensuring all products are to spec.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Health and food safety procedures are being followed.
• Ensure a great guest experience.
• Work closely with management and report suggestions which could help.
• Lead the team from the front with high level training and even higher expectations.
• Drive sales and ensure quality always comes first.
• Stock management.
• P&L management.
• Scheduling and hiring.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate with performance base bonus scheme.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of public holidays).
• Free meals during shifts.
• Staff discounts and socials.
• Direct involvement in shaping one of London’s most exciting food brands.
• Ongoing training and internal progression opportunities.

Why Work With Us

• Career Progression – Clear pathways and internal promotion opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation – Competitive pay and performance based bonus scheme.
• Work‑Life Balance – Respectful rota planning and fair scheduling.
• Development Opportunities – Ongoing learning and leadership exposure.
• Inclusive Culture – Diverse, welcoming, and people‑first environment.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full-time

Salary

£18 hourly

Benefits

Bonus Scheme + £4k P/A