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Kitchen Manager - PAVILION WOOD LANE - London

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We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Manager to join the team at The Pavilion, Wood Lane.
This is a key role responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, with a strong focus on health & safety, food hygiene, quality, consistency and team management. The successful candidate will have solid professional kitchen experience, strong organisational skills and a genuine understanding of maintaining high standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
  • Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, ensuring standards are consistently maintained.
  • Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
  • Ensure all food safety procedures, HACCP processes and relevant legislation are followed.
  • Complete and maintain accurate food safety, temperature, cleaning and safety records.
  • Carry out regular checks of equipment, storage areas, fridges, freezers and food preparation areas.
  • Ensure correct food storage, labelling, dating and stock rotation procedures are followed.
  • Manage allergen controls and ensure the team understands and follows allergen procedures.
  • Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation.
  • Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries while minimising waste.
  • Work closely with the General Manager to maintain kitchen budgets and control food costs.
  • Ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed and organised for busy service periods.
  • Train and develop kitchen team members in food preparation, hygiene, safety and operational procedures.
  • Identify and address any health, safety or food hygiene issues promptly.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and associated areas.
  • Support menu development and contribute ideas to improve the food offering and kitchen operation.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally in a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or senior kitchen position.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
  • A good understanding of HACCP principles and allergen management.
  • Experience managing and developing a kitchen team.
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
  • The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
  • A hands-on approach and willingness to lead by example.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage a team.
  • Good understanding of stock control, ordering and food cost management.
  • A high level of attention to detail and pride in maintaining standards.
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £30,000 – £35,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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