Kitchen Manager, London

Overview

Kitchen Manager at The Salad Project: £35,000 per annum | Sunday - Thursday. We are The Salad Project, London’s answer to healthy food and a fresh outlook on how we live, feel and eat. Our founders Florian and James opened the doors to our first store in the summer of 2021. Today, we are a twelve store operation, expanding across London. We’re looking for people committed to taking the next step in their career, keen to join a company whose growth trajectory opens up hundreds of inspiring development opportunities – and whose current team can’t wait for you to join the family.

Responsibilities

• 45 hours per week.
• Passionate, energetic & extremely organized to manage the kitchen.
• Manage our team of Kitchen Hands and KPs.
• Implement & improve kitchen processes.
• Monitor & implement hygiene best practices in and out of service to maintain our 5* hygiene rating.
• Manage ordering, stock management & solve stock issues.
• Manage team scheduling, training & well-being.
• Report to Restaurant Manager and Culinary Director.

Expectations

• Organisation, Efficiency, Communication, Energy.
• Strong proficiency in efficient, quality food prep.
• Ability to manage a small team through service hours.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Positive energy and dedication to the team, the business & the role.
• A growth‑mindset, as a key job role within a company that is growing fast, creating new, exciting opportunities for our best team players.

Experience Requirements

• 1–3 Years.
• Experience cooking in a busy professional kitchen/casual dining restaurant.
• Management and team leadership experience.
• Hygiene qualifications.

Compensation

• £35,000 per annum.
• 30 days holiday package (including bank holidays).
• Performance based bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Enhanced sick day package.
• Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift.
• Team social events.
• Opportunities for career progression as the business grows.

Other Details

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am‑4pm
• Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Salad Project

We are one of the fastest-growing and popular food chains in London, disrupting the industry with our bold approach to fresh salads. Founded in 2021, we’ve grown to eight stores and are on a mission to redefine how we live, feel, and eat.

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