Kitchen Team Member

Papa-dum - St Paul's, Paternoster Square; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced restaurant in the City of London is seeking a Kitchen Lead to supervise and coordinate kitchen activities. You will be responsible for managing a team, ensuring food quality and hygiene compliance, and maintaining efficient service flow. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a good understanding of food safety, and be organized under pressure. This full-time position offers a salary of £12.21 – £13.45 hourly and requires flexibility in working shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a small kitchen team in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Must have strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service times.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet high standards.
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Confidence in leading a kitchen team

Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene

Organized and proactive

Positive communication skills

Flexibility in working shifts

Job description

The Kitchen Lead is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. You will supervise and coordinate the kitchen activities, leading by example to deliver excellent food service every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service times.
• Ensure that food quality, presentation, and consistency meet our high standards.
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance consistently.
• Oversee stock levels, manage ordering, and coordinate supplier deliveries.
• Control food costs, manage portions, and minimize wastage.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Coordinate closely with front‑of‑house staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Ensure timely delivery of all orders, including those for third‑party delivery platforms.
• Train, support, and guide kitchen team members.
• Resolve kitchen issues calmly and professionally during service.
• Provide clear handovers, daily summaries, and updates to management.

What We’re Looking For

• Confidence in leading a small kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards.
• Organized, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Passionate about fresh food and operational excellence.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, with strong communication skills.
• Flexible availability, with the ability to work rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full‑time

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Salary

£12.21 – £13.45 hourly

About Papa‑dum - St Paul's, Paternoster Square

Papa‑dum is a fast‑paced, food‑led and people‑driven team that cares about quality, consistency and great vibes in the kitchen. We’re a hands‑on, no‑ego team that supports each other and brings positive energy to every shift.