Senior Kitchen Operations Manager

1 day ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Leisure Solutions Full time
Culinary Leadership Role

We are recruiting a Senior Kitchen Operations Manager to join our team at a thriving retail outlet near Southampton. This exciting opportunity will see you take on a leadership role within the kitchen, managing a team of over 12 chefs and driving consistency across service.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the kitchen operation, including food preparation and presentation
  • Leading and motivating your team to achieve high standards
  • Working closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to implement new ideas and initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Developing and implementing training programs to improve skills and knowledge

We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, who can motivate and inspire their team to deliver exceptional results. Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential, along with knowledge of kitchen processes, health and safety legislation, and counter service delivery.

This is a permanent position with a competitive salary of up to £31,000 per annum for a 38-hour contract. Other benefits include:

  • Staff Discount
  • Company uniform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Range of company benefits
  • Free On-Site Parking

Join our team today and become part of a dynamic and innovative retail business.



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