Overview
Kitchen Manager / Senior Prep Chef needed for a high-energy prep kitchen at a Michelin site in London. Salary £45,000–£50,000. Location: London. 4:00 AM starts with structured rotas; no late nights. Lead a prep kitchen team and work with top-tier suppliers and a loyal team.
Role: Kitchen Manager / Senior Prep Chef
Cuisine: Premium fresh produce, high-volume prep (butchery, bakery, KP oversight). Team size: 4 chefs + KP team.
Environment: Busy operation focused on quality, structure, and early mornings.
Operation focus: precision meat and fish butchery, bakery, and large-scale prep for a high-volume site.
* 4 AM starts (no late nights) + structured rotas
* Emphasis on hygiene, compliance, and stock management
* Tight-knit team with low turnover
The Ideal Candidate
* 3+ years as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a fine dining environment
* Proven track record leading prep teams (butchery/bakery a plus)
* Obsessed with systems, par levels, and food safety
* Calm under pressure, with a head-and-shoulders leadership style
Why Apply?
* Salary: £45K–£50K
* Impact: Autonomy to shape prep standards
* Produce: Work with the UK’s best suppliers
* Growth: Mentor a team in a respected operation
Sound like you? APPLY TODAY
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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