Kitchen Manager - Dundee, Scotland

German Doner Kebab; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casual dining brand is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join their growing team in Dundee. This role will focus on delivering exceptional food quality and service while ensuring compliance with health and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume environments and a strong operational focus.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume trading levels is ideal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• Knowledge of stock levels, P&L, budgets, and payroll management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional food quality and guest care.
• Lead the kitchen team to maintain brand standards.
• Comply with Food Safety and Health and Hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Guest Service

Team Leadership

Stock Management

Operational Focus

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Dundee, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have what it takes to work for one of the fastest growing restaurant brands? The opportunity is here. German Doner Kebab is changing the perception of the kebab world. Kebabs Done Right. With over 90 restaurants worldwide, we are proud to be a market leader in the Casual Dining sector. We offer industry-leading service, exceptional food, and an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Now is the time to join our team!

We require a Kitchen Manager who has what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.

You will work alongside the Restaurant Management team and be expected to deliver exceptional food quality and guest care and service. You will work to brand standards, lead your team, and ensure every guest leaves the restaurant having had a great experience.

Here is what you need:

• ‘Guest is first in everything we do’
• Have a positive attitude
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Operationally focused to implement brand standards and policies
• Consistently deliver industry-leading guest service
• Ensure store operational requirements by following brand standards, scheduling, and assigning employees
• Comply with all requirements of Food Safety and Health and Hygiene standards
• Full understanding of stock management, GP% figures, and controls
• Able to achieve the highest guest satisfaction by producing quality products
• Work to brand standards for food and operations with the focus on the guest experience as top priority
• Effectively communicate with others to complete duties and responsibilities
• Help and support the development of other team members through guidance, training, and coaching
• Welcome new team members
• Help all team members achieve and maintain the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional products and guest service
• Demonstrate consistent operational standards and procedures that positively impact overall store operations

Key skills and knowledge

• Maintain appropriate portion control and monitor food levels within the kitchen
• Experience with high-volume trading levels would be ideal
• Provide training to improve team members and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity and foster growth
• Maintain proper food handling and safety standards
• Thoroughly and timely clean equipment according to brand guidelines
• Maintain a professional appearance and a positive, enthusiastic approach
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu
• Follow sanitation standards, including washing cookware and utensils throughout the day
• Complete daily paperwork aligning with brand standards
• Understand and articulate food with integrity
• Understand P&L, budgets, and payroll management
• Manage stock levels and availability
• Control costs to keep operations profitable