Kitchen Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to coordinate all kitchen staff and ensure the smooth operation of our growing restaurant. The successful candidate will maintain efficient kitchen operations by working closely with the staff, cooking staff, and management team. In addition, this person will be in charge of ensuring that all food is prepared according to the menu standards.
Responsibilities:
- Record food costs and balance the books according to regional standards.
- Manage the inventory of food products in the kitchen.
- Handle customer complaints and ensure the quality of customer service.
- Plan for the procurement of food products for the kitchen.
- Manage kitchen staff.
- Plan and implement new food trends.
- Monitor food production and presentation.
- Update menu according to local trends, special events, and holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,512.00-£30,504.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Manager roles across The Green Dragon's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,512 - £30,504 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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