Kitchen Manager

Topgolf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Topgolf in Greater London is seeking a kitchen supervisor to lead a dynamic team, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and maintain high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service while upholding Topgolf’s standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Communication

Job description

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
• Train kitchen staff in proper food handling, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food service.
• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues and emergencies.

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of inventory management and ordering processes.