Kitchen Manager

Kingdom People Kent are excited to be advertising for our client in Greenhithe who are looking for an experienced Chef to lead a busy kitchen in an events company. You will be responsible for kitchen operations, menu development, and leading a team to deliver high-quality food. You will also ensure food hygiene compliance, stock management, and meeting KPI targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Recruit, train, and motivate kitchen staff to meet food hygiene and quality standards.
• Collaborate on menu development and contribute to new food ideas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, temperature checks, and food safety regulations.
• Manage stock ordering, weekly stock takes, and control wastage to meet margins.
• Uphold food quality, ensuring dishes meet client specifications.
• Manage kitchen setup, prep, and staff timekeeping.

Requirements:

• Passion for hospitality and food, with leadership experience.
• Strong experience in kitchen management, ordering, and compliance.
• Background as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Sous Chef, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in menu development, HACCP, and food hygiene.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive, proactive, and calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Work Schedule:40 hours per week with flexibility; one weekend shift required, with a day off during the week.

If you're interested, please send your CV with relevant experience.