Kitchen Manager

Sea Containers London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Containers London is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee operations at their vibrant riverside restaurant and another location. The role involves team management, ensuring food safety and compliance, and facilitating operational excellence for an unforgettable guest experience. Join a dynamic environment that supports growth and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

50% Employee discount at restaurants and bars

Life Assurance

Quarterly employee award ceremony

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to manage team dynamics and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen administration across both locations.
• Ensure food safety practices and compliance.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, stock control, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Food safety compliance

Sustainability initiatives

Job description

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A lifestyle Hotel based on London's eccentric South Bank. With over 359 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism - and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

At Sea Containers London and One Hundred Shoreditch, we believe in bold hospitality, creative spaces, and unforgettable guest experiences.

From the vibrant riverside dining at Sea Containers Restaurant to the neighbourhood energy of One Hundred Shoreditch's buzzing outlets, we pride ourselves on delivering quality, innovation, and a dynamic atmosphere at every turn.

We are seeking an experienced, organised, and passionate Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team, supporting both locations in ensuring smooth kitchen operations, team development, and operational excellence.

Your Role:
As Kitchen Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day administration of the kitchens across both sites, working closely with the Executive Chefs and Head Chefs. Your role is crucial in supporting operational delivery, team management, food safety compliance, and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage kitchen scheduling, timekeeping, and rota planning.

Support stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory management.

Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations (HACCP).

Collaborate with senior chefs to maintain kitchen standards and operational procedures.

Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.

Drive sustainability initiatives and cost-efficiency programs.

Act as a key point of contact between culinary, HR, and finance teams.

At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Discounts in our spa and cinema
• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
• Bespoke training programmes
• Free meals on duty
• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties