Kitchen Manager

Farmer-J; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,900–£39,000

20% quarterly bonus up to 60%

Daily food allowance

50% restaurant discount

Birthday off with pay

Monthly team socials

Medicash health plan

Hospitality Action support

Green commute – cycle scheme

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Farmer J London is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on exceptional food quality, cost control, and safety. You will drive performance, coach the team, and partner with the GM to ensure outstanding guest experiences.

The role offers a competitive salary (£37,900–£39,000) based on experience, plus a 20% quarterly bonus up to 60%, daily allowances, and a range of staff benefits aimed at growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in a fast-paced hospitality or QSR environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team, maintain high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest food quality from prep to cook.
• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing the kitchen team.
• Managing all aspects of kitchen health & safety in accordance with the law.
• Keeping operational costs within budget.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Assistant Manager to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Kitchen management

Head Chef experience

Staff coaching

Job description

Farmer JLondon – Kitchen Manager

Do you “give a fork” about what you do? Do you love great food? Then this is for you!

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic Kitchen Manager, with high standards and a true passion for great food and people, to join our young and expanding farm-ily!

In charge of the daily kitchen operations, costs, health & safety, productivity and food quality, the Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for the overall kitchen team performance and development. You’ll have a passion for great food and possess extremely high standards with great attention to detail.

What's in it for our Kitchen Manager?

• Salary between £37,900 - £39,000 (based on experience and shop type).


• 20% quarterly bonus up to 60%, based on performance and KPIs.


• Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited hot drinks.


• 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty.


• You will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!


• Monthly team socials and annual parties.


• Medicash – subsidised healthcare cash plan


• Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action


• Green commute – cycle scheme.


• A great opportunity to grow as we continue to grow!

What you’ll be doing as our Kitchen Manager:

• Delivering the highest food quality from prep to cook.


• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing the kitchen team.


• Managing all aspects of the kitchen health & safety in accordance with the law.


• Keeping the operational costs within budget.


• Working alongside our General Manager and Assistant Manager to deliver fantastic customer service.

What makes a great Kitchen Manager at Farmer J:

• Experience working as a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef / 2nd Chef in a fast-paced, quality-driven hospitality or QSR environment


• Naturally excellent customer service.


• Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble.


• Passion for great food and people.


• Caring for your team, driving their progression.

About Farmer J

We make good food that’s good for you and is never boring. Whatever we do, we do it boldly - working to achieve greatness but always maintaining humility. We’re a growing brand with big ambitions.

At Farmer J, everyone is welcome. We believe the best teams are built from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.