Kitchen Manager

Rhubarb Hospitality Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a premium fast-casual health food brand in Central London. This leadership role entails managing kitchen operations, overseeing food preparation processes, and supporting menu development. Ideal candidates should have QSR experience and be skilled in kitchen systems. A competitive salary of up to £55k plus a performance bonus is offered along with a supportive team culture and good work/life balance.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to train and lead kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit.
• Oversee batch prep, cook-chill, vacuum-pack workflows.
• Write SOPs, allergen controls, and HACCP documentation.
• Manage kitchen programming and team training.
• Set stock levels, ordering systems, and minimize waste.
• Support menu development, including breakfast items.

Skills

Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens

Skilled in cook-chill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovens

Strong systems thinker

Able to scale operations across multiple sites

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Manager - Premium Health Food QSR - Central London - to £55k + Bonus

Location: Regents Park, London NW1

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Rhubarb Recruitment is hiring a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for a premium fast-casual health food brand in Central London. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing QSR concept focused on fresh-prep, oven-led menus and scalable kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit (CPU)
• Oversee batch prep, cook-chill, vacuum-pack workflows
• Write SOPs, allergen controls, and HACCP documentation
• Manage Rational iCombi Pro programming and team training
• Set stock levels, ordering systems, and minimise waste
• Support menu development, including breakfast items

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens
• Skilled in cook-chill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovens
• Strong systems thinker with SOPs, KPIs, and training experience
• Able to scale operations across multiple sites

What’s Offered

• £50k-£55k salary + performance bonus
• Career growth in a fast-expanding brand
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Good work/life balance - working Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Apply now to join a health-focused brand redefining fast-casual dining