Kitchen Manager (Maternity Cover)

Compass Group UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Kitchen Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and knowledge of food safety practices. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, and manage kitchen staff. The position offers a competitive package, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment with a focus on diversity and equal opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package including profit share bonus

Increasing holiday entitlement

25% Pocket Rocket Discount

Free staff lunch at HQ

Extensive training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Ability to foster positive relationships within teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen management and operations.
• Implement HACCP guidelines and manage compliance.
• Supervise kitchen porters and ensure safety documentation is up to date.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of food safety practices

Tools

FoodBuy system

HACCP guidelines

Check-it system

Origami

AIR3

People Works

Event Works

Our Time

Job description

Kitchen Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: London

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

Reporting To: Culinary Director/Co-founder

About Us: At Rocket Food, we are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Our dedicated team works hard to uphold our reputation in the luxury hospitality industry. We are currently seeking a proactive and organized Kitchen Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Role Overview

As Kitchen Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our kitchen administration team, ensuring smooth operations in line with company guidelines. This role requires excellent organisational skills, leadership capabilities, ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, and a commitment to maintaining our high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen management, ensuring orders are placed and received through the FoodBuy system
• Implement and uphold Rocket’s HACCP guidelines, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately
• Manage Back of House agency bookings, timesheets, and absences
• Maintain Rocket’s databases, filing systems, and administrative records, including holiday tracking, event updates, and rota planning
• Operate Compass-provided systems such as Origami, AIR3, People Works, Event Works, and Our Time
• Support the operational team by reporting and scheduling repairs and maintenance
• Manage and implement updates to the Check-it due diligence system
• Assist Staffing and HR teams with new employee onboarding and inductions
• Input and manage kitchen recipes within the Source system
• Ensure kitchen areas are safe and report hazardous situations immediately
• Supervise kitchen porters in daily housekeeping duties
• Conduct monthly Safety Conversation training in line with HSE updates
• Maintain up-to-date workplace safety and food safety documentation
• Foster positive relationships within the kitchen and across other teams, promoting Rocket’s team spirit
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of allergens and food safety practices

Monitoring and Support

You will receive regular catchups with your line manager and participate in twice-yearly appraisals to track your progress and achievements.

Benefits

• Competitive package including profit share bonus, expenses & per diems
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• 25% Pocket Rocket Discount
• Free staff lunch at HQ
• Social & well-being events
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Eyecare allowance
• Flexible taxi policy for event services
• Discounts at thousands of retail partners and brands
• Company bonus share scheme
• Plus much more!

Equal Opportunities

Diversity is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.

About Compass

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!