Kitchen Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about culinary excellence and eager to lead a dynamic kitchen team? We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Kitchen Manager to oversee daily food operations, ensure exceptional quality, and foster a vibrant, efficient work environment. In this role, you will be the driving force behind smooth food production, maintaining high standards of food safety, and inspiring your team to deliver memorable dining experiences. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and possess strong leadership skills, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in our bustling hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily food preparation according to expected covers, menu demand and service requirements, including curries, biryanis, street-food dishes, grills and sharing plates.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring modern South Asian dishes meet required quality, presentation and portion standards.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff across brunch, daytime and evening services, allocating duties to maintain efficient food production.
• Monitor taste, presentation and portion control to maintain Babul’s established recipes, flavours and standards.
• Control stock levels, ingredient usage and ordering to ensure availability while reducing waste and unnecessary costs.
• Implement food safety, hygiene, allergen-control and cleaning procedures, maintaining Babul’s kitchen standards and handling dietary requirements appropriately.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a restaurant or hospitality setting with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong background in restaurant operations with a focus on culinary excellence and customer service
• Familiarity with food safety standards and best practices in sanitation
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams effectively
• Experience supervising food service staff such as bartenders and baristas is a plus

Application deadline : 30 September 2026.

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person