Kitchen Manager

atis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme - up to £7,000

Free atis meal daily

50% personal dining discount

30% friends & family discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday off - paid!

Employee Assistance Program: 24/7

Regular staff parties & events

Job summary

atis is seeking a Kitchen Manager in London to lead a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring top-quality food and safety while mentoring the team. You will drive guest satisfaction and uphold our vibrant, healthy brand.

The role offers £40,000 per year with a bonus of up to £7,000, primarily Monday–Friday daytime hours with one weekly evening and occasional weekends. Join a growing team delivering memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ leadership experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and accountability.
• Food safety knowledge and best practices.
• A passion for creating good, healthy food.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and guide the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety in all dishes.
• Ensure kitchen protocols are followed meticulously.
• Drive continuous improvement and fast-paced execution.
• Deliver upbeat, positive and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Food safety

Team motivation

Quality focus

Working 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.