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Location:London: Multi
Salary: From £30k -40k + OTE
Hours: 45 hours per week
About Us
Draughtsis a trailblazer in experiential hospitality, redefining board games for a modern audience. Our mission is to entertain our customers with amazing food and drink whilst providing a healthy balance between the analogue and digital world. We do this by creating welcoming spaces that encourage people to be present and connect with each other, playing any of the 1000 unique board games on our shelves.
Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team at Draughts. With a passion for food, service, and leadership, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage budgets, and implement staff training while maintaining the high standards that make Draughts a unique and welcoming experience.
Youll be hands on, leading by example, whether thats rallying your team during busy services or ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations. Working closely with the Front of House team & Head of F&B you will drive efficiency, quality, and innovation while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
What Were Looking For:
We are currently seeking an outstanding Kitchen Manager to lead our dynamic Kitchen team in one of our busy venues across London. The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
Proven Experience in High-Volume Kitchens: Have successfully managed a busy, high turnover kitchen in a restaurant or bar, working with enthusiasm, motivating the culinary team, and insisting on high standards while managing kitchen operations effectively.
Service Excellence: Are instinctively inspired by exceptional service and never settle for less; consistently strive to encourage and uphold the highest standards in others.
Financial Acumen: Direct experience managing a kitchen's profit & loss, adhering to SLA targets, and overseeing other fiscal responsibilities to ensure the kitchen's profitability.
Leadership and Development: Have demonstrated the ability to inspire and develop your team, coaching and training individuals to reach their potential and building a succession plan for the kitchen's future.
Drive and Passion: Are positive, embrace challenges, and are eager to make a significant impact within one of the UKs most exciting hospitality concepts. As a Kitchen Manager at Draughts, you will be a critical part of a strong team, but fundamentally, you are a leader.
Adherence to Standards: Committed to following company specifications meticulously to achieve consistency across the brand, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and maintains the integrity of our culinary experience.
In return we offer a fantastic opportunity with a competitive salary but more importantly the chance to grow and develop your career and to be part of something really special. If this sounds like your kind of job, we'd really like to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
The Draughts family is at the heart of everything we do and, if you join us, well always make sure you know how much we value your contribution and hard work through:
An exciting role within an established, successful company.
A competitive salary.
A place where your opinions and ideas will be heard.
Career development opportunities.
Professional and personal development.
How to Apply
If youre ready to lead a passionate team and help shape the future of Draughts, wed love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
