Lead and manage all kitchen operations
Ensure high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control
Oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance
Maintain a strong focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence
Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service, and cleanliness
Conduct daily servery and kitchen inspections
Manage overproduction and food waste effectively
Compile and manage weekly food orders using Aratrade
Monitor stock levels, portion control, and stock takes
Ensure accurate documentation and system updates
Develop and maintain 4-week menu cycles

Requirements

Experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficient in IT and numeracy, with experience managing rotas, payroll and operational audits
Commitment to maintaining and improving exacting standards of food safety and cleanliness

Benefits

Free meals on shift
Free parking
Blue light card
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

food qualityfood safetyhygienecost controlmenu planningstock managementfood preparationportion controloperational auditsfood waste management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementorganisational skillsattention to detailcommunicationclient satisfactionoperational excellencestakeholder engagement