Esmie’s Caribbean Fusion is opening a new kitchen at Tower Bridge, London. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a small team and manage the daily kitchen and till operation.
The role includes preparing and serving food, leading busy services, managing staff, rotas, stock, ordering, food waste, opening and closing procedures, cleaning standards and food safety records. The successful candidate must be willing to work alongside the team and support cooking, order assembly, the till and delivery orders when required.
This is a full-time permanent position of approximately 40–45 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Skills needed
Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager or senior kitchen supervisor is required.
Applicants should have:
- Experience managing a busy commercial kitchen
- Strong practical cooking skills
- Experience leading and training staff
- Good stock control, ordering and waste-management skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, health and safety and due-diligence records
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Ability to manage busy services calmly and maintain food quality
- Experience with tills, takeaway or delivery orders
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- The right to work in the UK
A Level 3 Food Safety qualification and Caribbean food experience are desirable but not essential, as menu training will be provided.
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
