Overview
Salary: £40000 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Kitchen Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: London
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Reporting To: Executive Chef
About Us:
At Rocket Food, we are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Our dedicated team works hard to uphold our reputation in the luxury hospitality industry. We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Kitchen Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
Role Overview:
As Kitchen Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our kitchen administration team, ensuring smooth operations in line with company guidelines. This role requires excellent organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining our high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee daily kitchen management, ensuring orders are placed and received through the FoodBuy system
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Implement and uphold Rocket’s HACCP guidelines, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately
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Manage Back of House agency bookings, timesheets, and absences
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Maintain Rocket’s databases, filing systems, and administrative records, including holiday tracking, event updates, and rota planning
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Operate Compass-provided systems such as Origami, AIR3, People Works, Event Works, and Our Time
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Support the operational team by reporting and scheduling repairs and maintenance
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Manage and implement updates to the Check-it due diligence system
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Assist Staffing and HR teams with new employee onboarding and inductions
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Input and manage kitchen recipes within the Source system
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Ensure kitchen areas are safe and report hazardous situations immediately
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Supervise kitchen porters in daily housekeeping duties
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Conduct monthly Safety Conversation training in line with HSE updates
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Maintain up-to-date workplace safety and food safety documentation
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Foster positive relationships within the kitchen and across other teams, promoting Rocket’s team spirit
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of allergens and food safety practices
Monitoring and Support:
You will receive regular catchups with your line manager and participate in twice-yearly appraisals to track your progress and achievements.
Benefits:
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Competitive package including profit share bonus, expenses & per diems
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Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
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25% Pocket Rocket Discount
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Free staff lunch at HQ
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Social & well-being events
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Extensive training and development opportunities
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Employee referral bonus
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Company pension scheme
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Eyecare allowance
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Flexible taxi policy for event services
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Discounts at thousands of retail partners and brands
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Company bonus share scheme
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Plus much more!
Equal Opportunities:
Diversity is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.
Reference: com/1509/41229001/52725582/WJ
Location: London
