Kitchen Manager - Michelin site

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary operation in London seeks a Kitchen Manager with a strong background in fine dining. You will oversee the prep kitchen, leading a dedicated team while ensuring high standards in butchery and bakery. This role offers the chance to work with premium suppliers and implement your vision in a structured environment.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape prep standards

Opportunity to mentor a team

Work with top-tier suppliers

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in fine dining.
• Proven track record leading prep teams with focus on butchery/bakery.
• Strong grasp of hygiene, systems, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hands-on kitchen team for large-scale prep operations.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards and manage stock.
• Foster a tight-knit team culture with early morning shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Butchery

Bakery

Food Safety

Stock Management

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Michelin site - 45K - 50K London
Lead a high-energy prep kitchen team for a renowned culinary operation

Job Role:Kitchen Manager / Senior Prep Chef
Cuisine:Premium fresh produce, high volume prep (butchery, bakery, KP oversight)
Team Size:4 chefs + KP team
Location:London

We’re partnering with a prestigious London business seeking a hands-onKitchen Managerto helm their prep kitchen.This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives on structure, quality, and early mornings - with the reward of working alongside top-tier suppliers and a loyal team.

The Operation:

• Focus on precision meat and fish butchery, bakery, and large-scale prep for a high-volume site
• 4AM starts (no late nights) + structured rotas
• Emphasis on hygiene, compliance, and stock management
• Tight-knit team with low turnover

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years as aSous Chef or Kitchen Managerin a fine dining environment
• Proven track record leading prep teams (butchery/bakery a plus)
• Obsessed with systems, par levels, and food safety
• Calm under pressure, with a "head-and-shoulders" leadership style

Why Apply?

• Salary:£45K-£50K
• Impact:Autonomy to shape prep standards
• Produce:Work with the UK’s best suppliers
• Growth:Mentor a team in a respected operation

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Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com