Kitchen Manager

Farmer J; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK is looking for a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a passionate team. This role offers a salary ranging from £36,200 to £38,000, plus a 20% quarterly bonus based on performance. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced environment, a passion for food, and the ability to develop others. Join us and be part of an exciting culinary journey, while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus based on performance

Daily food allowance

Discount across all restaurants

28 days holiday

Training and development opportunities

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated drive for personal and team development.

Responsibilities

• Managing kitchen operations and high-quality food delivery.
• Recruiting and developing team members.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced hospitality

Passion for food and service

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Ability to train and develop a team

Job description

We are looking for driven, ambitious and enthusiastic Kitchen Managers to join our expanding farm-ily! As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our kitchen operations, delivering amazing food time and time again. You'll lead a high-performing team and set the standards for others to follow. Our kitchens are the backbone of our restaurants and critical to their success. With more restaurants opening in London, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with a rapidly expanding business. What's in it for our Kitchen Managers?

Benefits

• Salary between £36,200 - £38,000 (based on experience and location).
• 20% quarterly bonus up to 60%, based on performance and KPIs.
• Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited coffee.
• 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty.
• You will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!
• Up to 28 days of holiday per year
• Great opportunity for training and development.
• Green commute - cycle scheme.
• Employment Assistant program supporting mental health and well-being.
• Monthly team socials and annual parties.

What you'll do

• Managing, leading and inspiring the Restaurant team to provide an excellent, high-quality quality delicious food and a superb customer service, consistently.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop new and current team members.
• Be responsible for the business performance of your restaurant.
• Ensure your restaurant is safe, legal and compliant by delivering the highest of food safety and health & safety standards at all times.

What makes a great Farmer J Kitchen Manager?

• Experience as an Assistant Manager / Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced Hospitality or QSR brand.
• Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble.
• Passion for great food and great service.
• Great attention to detail.
• Caring for your team and driving their progression.
• Drive to develop yourself and your career.

At Farmer J, we prepare the most delicious food; we cook from scratch with the finest ingredients, and we source locally wherever possible from high-welfare UK farms. We take pride in what we do, and we wear bandanas!