Kitchen Manager | Lead, Develop & Drive Excellence

Slug and Lettuce; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive discounts on DentalInsurance

Reward Card via the MiXR app

Pay equity via Stream

Stonegate Xtra discounts

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, uphold high standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive food safety, kitchen hygiene, and efficient scheduling while managing costs and fostering collaboration with front-of-house teams. This role offers permanent, full-time employment with a dynamic venue network.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching of kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Strong food knowledge and cooking skills.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety and H&S knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Team coaching

Food knowledge

COSHH & safety

Job description

Slug And Lettuce in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen team, uphold high standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive food safety, kitchen hygiene, and efficient scheduling while managing costs and fostering collaboration with front-of-house teams. This role offers permanent, full-time employment with a dynamic venue network.