Kitchen Manager/Manageress

The Salad Project; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular food chain in London is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead their dark kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring hygiene standards, and improving processes. Candidates should have a passion for food and at least 1-3 years in a busy kitchen environment. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including bonuses and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Free meals during shifts

Team social events

30 days holiday package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience cooking in a busy professional kitchen.
• Management and team leadership experience required.
• Experience in a dark kitchen is preferable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team of Kitchen Hands.
• Implement and improve kitchen processes.
• Monitor hygiene best practices.
• Manage ordering and stock issues.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Hygiene qualifications

Job description

**Kitchen Manager | £35,000 per year | Monday - Friday**. . 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 the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a five store operation, expanding across London.. At The Salad Project, our passion goes beyond the quality of our food. We are equally committed to finding and nurturing our staff, so we are on the hunt for an exceptional manager to join our team. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities - and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family.. . **Role | Kitchen Manager**. 45 hours per week | Monday to Friday. We’re looking for someone passionate, energetic & extremely organised to manage our dark kitchen in Acton. To manage our team of Kitchen Hands. To implement & improve kitchen processes. To monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service in order to maintain our 5* hygiene rating. To manage ordering, stock management & solve stock issues. To report to General Manager, and Operations Director. **Expectations | Organisation, Efficiency, Communication, Energy**. Strong proficiency in efficient, quality food prep. Ability to manage a small team through service hours. Leadership and communication skills. Positive energy and dedication to the team, the business & the role. A growth-mindset, as a key job role within a company that's growing FAST, and creating new, exciting opportunities for our best team players. . **Experience Requirements | 1-3 Years**. Experience cooking in a busy professional kitchen/casual dining restaurant. Management and team leadership experience. Hygiene qualifications. Experience in a dark kitchen is preferable but not necessary. **Compensation | £32,500 per annum**. 30 days holiday package (Including bank holidays). Performance based bonus. Cycle to work scheme. £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme. Enhanced parental leave package. Enhanced sick day package. Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift. Team social events. Opportunities for career progression as the business grows

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 45 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 yearly
Benefits: Performance Bonus
Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Salad Project :

We are one of the fastest-growing and popular food chains in London, disrupting the industry with our bold approach to fresh salads. Founded in 2021, we’ve grown to eight stores and are on mission to redefine how we live, feel, and eat.