Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career
Chakalaka South African Bar and Kitchen is looking to grow its kitchen leadership team and is searching for a Kitchen Team Leader to help lead our busy Northern Quarter kitchen.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced chef, team leader or supervisor looking to develop their leadership skills and progress their career within a growing independent hospitality group.
About Chakalaka
Located in a popular area of Manchester's Northern Quarter, Chakalaka serves up bold flavours inspired by South African cuisine - from our meaty Boerewors to Bunny Chow.
We're a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant with a strong focus on quality, teamwork and great guest experiences. As we continue to grow, we're looking for leaders who can help drive standards, develop the people around them and play a key role in the future of the kitchen.
The Role
As a Kitchen Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading kitchen shifts and helping to create a positive, organised and high-performing kitchen environment.
You'll play a key role in ensuring food quality, food safety, productivity and team development while leading from the front during service.
You'll:
* Lead kitchen shifts and coordinate the team to deliver efficient, high-quality service
* Set the pace during service and maintain a positive, motivated kitchen environment
* Coach, support and develop team members through day-to-day leadership
* Identify and nurture future talent within the kitchen team
* Support the Kitchen Manager with stock control, ordering and operational responsibilities
* Ensure food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards are maintained at all times
* Manage prep, organisation and shift planning to ensure smooth operations
* Work closely with the wider management team to drive restaurant performance and achieve targets
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a leadership role within a busy kitchen environment
* Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
* Someone who leads by example and enjoys developing others
* Calm and organised under pressure
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Ambition to progress and develop within the hospitality industry
What You'll Get
* Competitive hourly rate
* Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing independent hospitality group
* Free meal on shift
* Staff discounts across our venues
* Ongoing training and development
* A supportive team environment where hard work and personality are valued
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help lead one of the Northern Quarter's busiest kitchens, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.71-£13.20 per hour
Work Location: In person
