Unit Manager: Kitchen & Service Leader

Burrito Kitchen (Ensalada)

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave
Company pension
Referral programme
Bonus scheme

Job summary

Burrito Kitchen (Ensalada) is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager in London to lead kitchen and shopfloor operations, ensuring quality, safety and excellent service. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training, process improvements, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while achieving KPI targets and ensuring timely food preparation.

Qualifications

  • Proven management experience in hospitality or restaurant.
  • Strong food safety knowledge and health & safety guidelines.
  • Excellent team management and motivational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
  • Able to use iPad/phone and adapt to new systems and technologies.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily kitchen and shopfloor operations.
  • Supervise and support kitchen staff to maintain productivity.
  • Assist in food preparation ensuring quality and safety standards.
  • Train new staff on procedures, safety and customer service.
  • Manage inventory and place orders for supplies.
  • Address customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborate with management to improve operations and morale.
  • Monitor KPIs such as sales, waste, audits and team satisfaction.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Tesco partners.

Skills

Management
Food safety
Team leadership
Communication
Fast-paced
Hospitality
Adaptability
Deadlines

Job description

Burrito Kitchen (Ensalada) is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager in London to lead kitchen and shopfloor operations, ensuring quality, safety and excellent service. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training, process improvements, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while achieving KPI targets and ensuring timely food preparation.

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