Kitchen Manager

The Role

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be in charge of running the kitchen operation day to day, ensuring the team is organised, service runs smoothly and every dish leaves the kitchen to the highest standard.This is a hands-on role. You’ll be responsible for prep, service, stock, ordering, food safety and team management, while working closely with the wider MICRO team. You’ll play an important role in establishing the kitchen systems, routines and setting the culture during the opening phase and then maintaining them as the business grows.

About MICRO

MICRO is a new wellness-led space opening in Chelsea, bringing together movement, wellbeing and a modern food and drink offer under one roof.

Our concept is all about fresh, functional and highly accessible food for both members and walk-in customers. The menu will include breakfast, lunch, snacks and wellness-focused food, with an emphasis on quality ingredients, consistency and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and organise the kitchen team, taking charge of their training, development and support
• Assist with tastings, recipe training and implementation of new dishes
• Ensure all dishes are produced consistently and accurately
• Manage daily prep and production levels, and coordinate kitchen services
• Maintain excellent kitchen organisation, cleanliness and operational standards
• Manage food ordering, deliveries, stock levels and stock rotation
• Monitor and manage kitchen profitability through portion / waste control and regular stocktakes
• Ensure all food safety, allergen, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed
• Rota kitchen team
• Help establish a positive, organised and accountable kitchen culture
• Shifts will be split between production shifts in the CPU kitchen and service shifts on site

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar kitchen leadership position in high-volume café, QSR, casual dining or premium food-to-go environment
• Food Safety Level 3
• Comfortable working with standardised recipes, portion controls and operating procedures
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on consistency
• Calm and organised
• An interest in wellness, nutrition and functional food is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Work Life Balance - Daytime Hours
• Staff meals while on shift
• Opportunity to join at a crucial stage of an exciting growing business
• Career development opportunities as the concept grows
• A modern, wellness-focused working environment
• Support from an experienced wider operational and development team

Pay: £35,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person