Kitchen Manager - Canada Water, London Job Description: Vagabond Wines is growing faster than your mate's beard during lockdown, and we're opening some brand-new sites. That means we're on the hunt for passionate, driven leaders to join our rebellion and help us take over the universe! (Okay, maybe just the London wine scene for now, but nextTHE UNIVERSE) Who Are We? We're Vagabond. We do things differently. No wine snobbery. No food flabbergastery. Just lots of people-level-uppery. We’re an award-winning, high-fiving, people-loving, training-leading, tech-embracing wine bar with a buzzing atmosphere where our teams shine brighter than a leprechauns butt cheeks. We offer over 100 delicious wines by the glass, ready for tasting and exploring through our futuristic wine dispensers. Pair that with our seasonal sharing menu and our very own, very cool, urban winery (where we make English wines that’ll knock your nans wig off), and you've got the perfect place to work and play. The Role: Kitchen Manager: At the heart of our stores are of course people who through their vibrancy & energy bring our wines to life. Our food menu is simple, sleek and obviously delicious, created by our team of kitchen wizards every day to partner with our vast wine offering. This is a role where you can inspire, lead, engage and motivate a team to deliver something special every single day! Bonus Points (But Not Deal Breakers): Got your Food Safety Level 2 or 3? Gold star for you! If not, no stress. We’re big on training, so you’ll be up to speed in no time. What we can offer you: £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year A benefits package, including half-price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships Free meals on every shift Competitive rates of pay Training and development out your ears 50% discount on everything in every Vagabond and 20% on Majestic Wine Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working hours Opportunity to grow and progress your career Referral fee Wine trips abroad Long Service Awards Birthday Present Volunteer Day Off Partayyyyyyyyys! Are you cooler than a blast chiller and sharper than a sushi knife? We are looking for someone: Team-Building Superstars: You love helping people grow and glow—because a strong team is your happy place. Hospitality Enthusiasts: If making people feel welcome lights you up inside, you’re definitely our kind of human. Sharp, Trusty, and All-Around Classy: You show up looking good, doing good, and being someone others count on. Total Foodie (Bonus if You Can’t Stop Talking About It): Whether it’s plating it or eating it, you’ve got mad love for great food. Team Player Vibes Only: Lone wolves need not apply, you’re all about collaboration, communication, and the occasional mid-shift high five. A little about the Role: Lead the Line Like a Legend: You’ll run service smoother than melted butter, even when the heat’s on and the tickets are flying. Plan, Prep, Plate, Repeat: From mise en place to the final flourish, you make sure everything’s prepped to perfection. Order Like a Pro: You know your par levels and projections better than your playlist. Stock smart, waste less, and keep the kitchen humming. Mentor with a Side of Sass: You’ll teach, guide, and inspire junior chefs, because greatness starts at the prep bench. Captain the Kitchen Crew: You set the tone, keep the energy up, and make sure the team’s firing on all cylinders (without actually setting anything on fire). Own the Ops: From hygiene checks to back-of-house brilliance, you’ve got full responsibility, and you handle it like a true culinary boss. Love what we do at Vagabond? Ready to take the next step in your career? Let’s build something great together! Apply nowRIGHT NOW