Kitchen Manager - Street Food

RECRUIT123 LIMITED; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Pension

Uniform

20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Discount on food

Job summary

RECRUIT123 LIMITED in Lincoln is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Service Manager to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced street food brand. You will oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to high standards while guiding a small team.

The role offers opportunities to influence standards, develop staff, and contribute to the brand's growing food-to-go concept. You will ensure food safety, manage stock, and maintain cleanliness, with shifts across 7 days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment (restaurant, street food, or fast-paced hospitality)
• Experience supervising or leading a kitchen team
• Strong cooking skills with good food prep and presentation
• Hold Level 2 Food Hygiene/Food Safety certificate and strong food safety knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proactive, organised approach with a positive attitude
• Within commuting distance of Lincoln centre

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operation and ensure high standards of food preparation and service
• Lead and support kitchen team during service
• Prepare and cook menu items per company standards
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Manage stock, orders and waste reduction
• Support staff training and development
• Monitor performance and improve service delivery

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service focus

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Service Manager to join a growing hospitality street food brand as they expand their food-to-go concept in Lincoln.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard in a fast‑paced environment. If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in a busy setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a growing business, with the chance to influence standards, support team development, and contribute to the ongoing success of the brand.

What we need from you:

• You will need previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, ideally within a restaurant, street food, or fast‑paced hospitality setting
• Experience in supervising or leading a team within a kitchen environment
• Strong cooking skills with a good understanding of food preparation and presentation
• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene/Food Safety certificate and have a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• The ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A proactive, organised approach with a positive, can‑do attitude
• A genuine passion for food and delivering a great customer experience
• You must be within commuting distance of Lincoln centre

What the role involves:

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operation, ensuring food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard. Duties will include:

• Maintain records and operate the kitchen online with EHO (Environmental Health Officer) 5‑star standards
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Preparing and cooking menu items in line with company standards
• Ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation is maintained at all times
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and reducing waste
• Supporting with staff training and development
• Monitoring performance and helping to improve overall service delivery

Salary

Salary:£13-£15.00 per hour, increasing after probation period.

Hours

Hours: This is a full‑time role (minimum 40 hours per week). Shifts are worked across 7 days, with start times between 10:00am11:00am and finish times between 11:00pm12:00 midnight. Days and hours will be agreed in line with business needs.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Pension
• Uniform
• 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Discount on food