Kitchen Manager

Atisfood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £7,000

Free daily atis meal

50% dining discount

Pension scheme

Birthday off

Gym discounts

Job summary

atisfood in London is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will drive standards, mentor your team and ensure delicious, healthy dishes are prepared in-house.

The role offers a base salary of £40,000 with a bonus potential of up to £7,000, plus a benefits package. Expect a 40-hour week, mainly daytime hours with some evenings and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments is preferred.
• Strong focus on quality and food safety standards.
• Clear communication, accountability and hands-on leadership are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and uphold high standards.
• Inspire, coach and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety and adherence to SOPs.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes and optimize throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Food safety

Quality focus

Clear communication

Accountability

Problem solving under pressure

Job description

Pay Rate: £40,000 per year + bonus of up to £7,000 annually

Job Type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Location: London

Schedule: Mainly Monday–Friday daytime hours, with one evening per week and occasional weekend availability

We are looking for Kitchen Managers to join atis and help us on our mission to create a food company that is different from any other healthy food concept in town.

We are a rapidly growing company with plenty of opportunities for brilliant people to develop and progress.

atis is embodied by our powerful, healthy food. We prepare our products fresh in house, everyday, but we aren’t just product obsessed - we believe the experience has to be as vibrant as the food. So if you share a passion for delivering upbeat, positive and memorable experiences, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for people who want to be part of the growing atis family and want to make a difference with us. We offer an amazing work culture of kindness and support, with great benefits and perks!

You’ll thrive here if you have / are:

• Friendly, nice people who take their work seriously!
• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen, ideally fast-paced and high-volume. Although it is more important to have the right attitude and get stuck in fast!
• You bring positive energy - the kind that sets the tone for the whole kitchen, inspires your team and creates a culture people want to be part of
• You show up - for your team, your guests and the business, leading from the front and going beyond when it matters
• You obsess over quality - in every dish, every process and every standard, ensuring kitchen protocols are followed meticulously
• You’re driven and excited by fast pace and constant improvement - you identify problems quickly, devise solutions under pressure and never stop raising the bar
• You communicate clearly, openly, directly, and always with kindness. You take accountability and hold your team to the same standard - we have no time for blame culture
• Patient, understanding and passionate about developing the leaders around you
• A passion for creating good, healthy food
• Food safety knowledge and best practices

What do we offer you?

Financial

• Generous bonus scheme - up to £7,000 annually
• Increased holiday allowance at one and two years’ service
• Free atis meal daily - healthy, filling and delicious
• 50% personal dining discount when you eat at any of our stores, outside of work hours
• 30% friends & family discount at atis
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policy

Physical

• Gym discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• atis football league - all levels welcome!

Culture & Belonging

• Your birthday off - paid!
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 mental health support and access to free counselling sessions
• Industry leading internal progression rates with clear development plans - we want you to grow with us!
• Paid Charity days
• Regular staff parties & events

atis is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and communities.