Job title: Kitchen Manager
Employer: ARKA HOUSE LTD
Location: Southsea, PO5 3LT, UK
Salary: £38,000–£48,000 per year
Employment type: Full-time, on-site
Visa sponsorship: Available for selected candidates who require it.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organise and supervise daily kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking and service.
- Manage kitchen staff , allocate duties, prepare rotas, monitor attendance and assess performance.
- Plan menus based on customer preferences, dietary needs, food quality and business objectives.
- Purchase ingredients and kitchen supplies, coordinate with suppliers and maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitor inventory, rotate stock, control portion sizes, reduce food waste and manage kitchen budgets.
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, allergen management and health and safety requirements.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food storage temperatures, equipment and sanitation standards.
- Recruit, train and support kitchen employees.
- Coordinate with front-of-house and catering teams to ensure smooth service.
- Handle customer feedback and food-related complaints, implementing improvements where needed.
- Maintain records of food safety, purchases, invoices, staffing and operating costs.
- Review kitchen performance and report on budgets, staffing and operational improvements to senior management.
Requirements
- Previous experience in commercial kitchens, catering supervision or kitchen management .
- Practical knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and catering standards.
- Experience supervising staff, assigning duties and managing work schedules.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, allergen management and workplace safety.
- Experience with stock control, purchasing, suppliers and food cost management.
- Ability to manage budgets, reduce waste and maintain food quality.
- Strong leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining service and safety standards.
- Catering, hospitality or food safety qualifications are desirable; equivalent practical experience may be accepted.
Benefits
- Annual salary of £38,000–£48,000 .
- UK visa sponsorship for selected candidates.
- Employee discount.
- Sick pay.
- On-site parking.
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