Kitchen Manager — New Central London Restaurant Concept
£38,000 Starting Salary + Potential Performance Bonuses
Full-Time | Central London | Pre-Opening Position
We're Building Something Different
We are developing a new independent chicken-led restaurant concept in Central London, with our first location planned for the Soho / Leicester Square area.
We are currently in the development and building stage and are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join us ahead of opening.
This isn't intended to be another generic fast-food restaurant.
Our ambition is to combine the accessibility and energy of fast food with the quality, standards and attention to detail of a proper restaurant — creating a brand that customers genuinely want to come back to.
The Food
Chicken is at the heart of the concept.
We are committed to using 100% organic, fresh chicken, with no injected chicken products, alongside carefully selected ingredients and bold, distinctive flavours.
The menu will include signature fried chicken, burgers, tenders, sharing options, sides and sauces.
We want the food to be high quality, consistent and memorable, rather than simply another option on the high street.
The Role
As Kitchen Manager, you'll have the opportunity to help build the kitchen from the ground up.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
- Maintaining exceptional food and hygiene standards
- Managing preparation and service
- Managing stock, food costs and waste
- Training and developing staff
- Handling performance and team issues professionally
- Establishing efficient kitchen systems and procedures
- Helping prepare the team and kitchen for opening
We're particularly interested in someone who is excellent with people.
You should be able to lead different personalities, build trust and respect, resolve conflict, motivate staff and maintain high standards without relying on intimidation.
We want someone who can build a strong team, not simply manage a kitchen.
Why Join Us?
Because you'll be joining at the beginning.
You'll have the opportunity to influence the kitchen operation, team culture and standards before the doors open — with the potential to grow with the business as the brand develops.
£38,000 starting salary
Potential performance bonuses
Free on-site parking
Discounted/free food
Central London location
Genuine pre-opening opportunity
We're not looking for someone to simply run a kitchen.
We're looking for someone who wants to help build the restaurant.
Further details about the brand and concept will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
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Work Location: In person
