London Events - Kitchen Manager

Oak View Group; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

40% restaurant discount

Meals provided on duty

Management development programme

Zusammenfassung

Oak View Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our London events team at the production kitchen in SW18. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, production planning, and ensure top culinary standards for luxury canapé receptions and VIP hospitality at large-scale events.

This full-time role offers up to £45,000, a management development programme, a 40% discount across all restaurants and venues, meals provided on duty, and clear opportunities for career progression within an

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Head Chef, or similar operational leadership role.
• Background in events, contract catering, hospitality.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, stock control, labour planning, and food safety compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional operational standards.

Aufgaben

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and production planning.
• Supporting recruitment and staff scheduling.
• Managing kitchen logistics, stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen operations management

Stock control

Labour planning

Food safety compliance

Organisational skills

Hospitality passion

Jobbeschreibung

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About the Venue

With over twenty five years of experience, Rhubarb proudly create and deliver iconic events in London and beyond.

From beautiful canapé receptions... spectacular summer parties, weddings, corporate launches and charity gala dinners, we deliver events with deliciously different flair and more WOW factor than you can imagine.

Role Purpose

Kitchen Manager - £45,000 - SW18

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our award-winning London Events team and play a key role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences at our production kitchen based in South West London (SW18). From luxury canapé receptions and VIP hospitality to world-renowned sporting occasions, you'll be responsible for ensuring the kitchen operation runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What you'll be doing

• Variety every day, from overseeing daily kitchen operations and production planning to supporting recruitment
• Managing kitchen logistics, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations
• Ensuring food safety, compliance, and health & safety standards are consistently met across all kitchen operations
• Enjoying a genuine work-life balance with primarily daytime operational hours, alongside select evenings and weekends during peak event periods

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Head Chef, or similar operational leadership role
• Background in events, contract catering, hospitality
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, stock control, labour planning, and food safety compliance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional operational standards

Good to know

This full time role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 along with a comprehensive management development programme designed to support your career progression. You will benefit from a 40% discount across all restaurants and venues, meals provided on duty, and access to exciting career opportunities within an international business.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.