Kitchen Team Lead: Food Safety & Service Excellence

WSH Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering and food service company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food service operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and manage kitchen staff training. Responsibilities include maintaining high quality production standards, adhering to health and safety protocols, and engaging with clients to foster positive relationships. This full-time role offers career growth opportunities along with employee benefits that include free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be qualified with City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent in culinary arts.
• Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications are essential.
• Experience in catering and management of kitchen staff is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage staff training and performance effectively.
• Engage with clients to build positive relationships and maintain service quality.
• Support health and safety protocols within the kitchen environment.

Skills

Food production standards

Team leadership

Food safety compliance

Health and Safety adherence

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 NVQ Level 2 or Commis Chef Level 2

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety Level 1 qualification

Basic COSHH

Job description

A catering and food service company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food service operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and manage kitchen staff training. Responsibilities include maintaining high quality production standards, adhering to health and safety protocols, and engaging with clients to foster positive relationships. This full-time role offers career growth opportunities along with employee benefits that include free meals during shifts.