Kitchen Manager

The Salad Project; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing food chain that is redefining healthy eating in London! As a Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee kitchen operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure top-notch food quality and hygiene standards. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a company that values its staff and offers career progression. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is for you!

Benefits

30 days holiday

Performance-based bonus

Cycle to work scheme

£100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Enhanced parental and sick leave

Free lunch/dinner during shifts

Team social events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a busy kitchen or casual dining.
• Management experience with a focus on team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and lead a team of kitchen hands.
• Ensure hygiene standards are upheld for a 5* rating.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Hygiene Qualifications

Experience in Professional Kitchen

Job description

**Kitchen Manager | £37,500 per year | Sunday - Thursday**

We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel, and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened our first store in summer 2021. Today, we operate five stores across London. At The Salad Project, our passion extends beyond the quality of our food; we are committed to nurturing our staff. We are seeking an exceptional manager to join our team.

**Role | Kitchen Manager**

• 45 hours per week | Sunday to Thursday
• Manage our dark kitchen in Acton
• Lead a team of Kitchen Hands
• Implement and improve kitchen processes
• Monitor and uphold hygiene standards to maintain a 5* rating
• Manage ordering, stock, and resolve stock issues
• Report to the General Manager and Operations Director

**Expectations | Organisation, Efficiency, Communication, Energy**

• Proficiency in quality food preparation
• Ability to manage a small team during service hours
• Leadership and communication skills
• Positive energy and dedication
• Growth mindset, as the company is rapidly expanding

**Experience Requirements | 1-3 Years**

• Experience in a busy professional kitchen or casual dining
• Management and team leadership experience
• Hygiene qualifications
• Dark kitchen experience is a plus but not essential

**Compensation | £32,500 per annum**

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Performance-based bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Enhanced parental and sick leave
• Free lunch/dinner during shifts
• Team social events
• Career progression opportunities

**Additional Details**

• Language: Advanced English
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 45 hours/week
• Salary: £37,500 yearly
• Benefits: Performance Bonus

**About The Salad Project**

We are one of London's fastest-growing food chains, disrupting the industry with our bold approach to fresh salads. Since our founding in 2021, we have expanded to eight stores and aim to redefine how we live, feel, and eat.