Kitchen Manager

TRGC; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus twice a year

Free meals when you work

Up to 30% discount across brands

Wagestream wages access

Training and apprenticeships

Job summary

The Restaurant Group (TRG) is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations across fast-paced venues. You will inspire the team, manage early-morning shifts starting as early as 3 am, and ensure a consistently exceptional guest experience at all hours.

Bring a deep knowledge of ingredients, culinary techniques, and kitchen processes, with strong P&L and KPI awareness, Health and Safety compliance, and outstanding leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced high-volume restaurants.
• Strong hospitality management skills.
• Deep knowledge of ingredients, culinary processes.
• Familiar with kitchen appliances and efficiency.
• Proven ability to interpret P&L and KPIs.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• Organisational and multitasking prowess.
• Willing to share past 5 years and consent to criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations.
• Lead and inspire kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent guest experience across hours.
• Manage shifts starting as early as 3 am.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and licensing.
• Drive cost control and KPI tracking.

Skills

High-volume dining

Hospitality management

Food safety HACCP

P&L & KPIs

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Calling all kitchen enthusiasts! We're in need of a Kitchen Manager to take charge and oversee our back-of-house operations. Early riser? Our kitchen takes flight as early as 3 am, and the variety of shifts promises a vibrant and ever-changing work landscape.

You'll play a part in inspiring and leading the team to deliver an exceptional experience every time, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile, no matter the hour.

At TRG, our team is our heartbeat, and we're dedicated to crafting awesome workplaces that help you shine and grow. Ready to dive into a career that's as rewarding as it is fun?

Join us at The Restaurant Group (TRG) – home to around 300 fabulous restaurants and pubs across the UK, including faves like wagamama's and Barburrito. With over 40 years in the hospitality game, we're all about creating experiences that wow.

What's in it for you…

• Bonus paid twice a year.
• Superb career development with training and apprenticeships open to all.
• Free meal whenever you work.
• Up to 30% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests, incl. wagamama.
• Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
• Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned.

What we're looking for in our Kitchen Manager…

• Experienced in the fast-paced world of high-volume restaurants.
• Solid grasp of hospitality management.
• In-depth knowledge of ingredients, food processes, and culinary techniques.
• Familiarity with a variety of kitchen appliances, ensuring optimal utilisation and efficiency.
• Pro at understanding Profit & Loss (P&L) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Understand the nitty-gritty of laws and regulations like Health and Safety and Licensing Laws.
• Excel in communication and leadership skills.
• Awesome at organising and multitasking.
• Plus, you're ready to share your last 5 years of life's journey, whether that's work, education, or personal experiences, and you're okay with a criminal record check.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices!And we are a disability confident employer.

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!