Kitchen Manager - Oldham, Manchester

jobs24.co.uk; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing restaurant brand that is redefining the kebab experience! As part of a dynamic team, you will ensure that every guest receives top-notch service and quality food. With a commitment to operational excellence, you will lead your team to uphold brand standards while fostering an environment of growth and development. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to build a career in the vibrant world of casual dining. Whether you're starting your journey or aiming for a leadership role, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in a thriving organization. Come be part of a brand that values its people and is dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced environments with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to train and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional food quality and guest service according to brand standards.
• Manage stock levels and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Operational focus

Guest service

Food safety compliance

Stock management

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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 and GP% figures and controls
• Able to achieve the highest guest satisfaction by producing quality products
• Work to brand standards for food and operations with a focus on the guest experience as the top priority
• Effectively communicate with others to complete the duties and responsibilities expected
• 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 appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional products and guest service
• Demonstrate consistent operational standards and procedures that positively impact the store's overall operations
• Maintain appropriate portion control and consistently monitor food levels within the kitchen
• Experience with high volume trading levels would be ideal
• Provide training to improve all team members and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity
• Maintain proper food handling and safety standards while preparing food
• Clean equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion according to brand guidelines
• Maintain a professional appearance and display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all tasks
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu
• Follow brand sanitation standards including washing cookware and utensils throughout the day
• Ability to fill in daily paperwork in line with brand standards
• Work towards understanding and articulating food with integrity
• Understand P&L, budgets, and managing payroll
• Manage stock levels and availability
• Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
• Understand weekly sales information

Guest first in everything we do.

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. With over 90 restaurants worldwide, we are proud to be a market leader in the Casual Dining sector.

As our brand grows, we have every faith that you'll be an asset to us all here at GDK! Whether you're looking for a part-time job while studying, or if you can see yourself sitting in our boardroom someday, we are committed to developing career pathways for our team.