Kitchen Manager - London Job Title: Kitchen Manager (Daytime Caf & Events) Location: Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week | 5 days over 7 | Typically 8:00am-4:00pm (flexibility on scheduled event days) The role Sodexo Live! is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the daytime kitchen operation at the Royal Academy of Arts, one of London's most iconic venues. This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Senior Sous ready to step up or an existing Kitchen Manager/Head Chef from a quality caf or premium retail food background. You'll run a fast-paced daytime service, lead and develop the BOH team, and keep standards, compliance, and consistency exceptionally high while helping shape a fresh, modern caf offer. Why this role Mostly daytime hours (typically 8am-4pm) Prestigious central London venue (Piccadilly) Real ownership of kitchen standards, team performance, and day-to-day operation Menu input and opportunity to develop seasonal dishes/specials Strong Sodexo Live! support, training, and progression opportunities Event days are scheduled and planned around business needs What you'll do Lead the BOH team day-to-day: prep, service, standards, pace, and consistency Deliver a high-quality caf offer with excellent presentation and attention to detail Maintain full compliance with food safety, allergens, HACCP, and health & safety Manage ordering, stock control, rota planning, and waste reduction Coach, train, and develop chefs and kitchen porters-creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture Support menu development, specials, and continuous improvement Work closely with the General Manager and FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience Support event days when scheduled (planned in advance) For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description What we're looking for Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Senior Sous, or strong Junior Sous/Senior Sous ready to step up Background in a quality, high-volume environment (premium caf, retail food, hospitality venue, hotel, contract catering) Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen controls, and HACCP Confident team leader who can organise, prioritise, and keep calm under pressure A hands-on manager who enjoys running service and setting standards Passion for fresh food, consistency, and guest experience What we offer Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of something greater. Benefits include: Mental health and wellbeing support platform Employee Assistance Programme (legal/financial/personal support) Health and wellbeing app with access to a 24hr virtual GP Sodexo Discounts Scheme and Salary Finance benefits Sodexo Retirement Plan and Death-in-Service benefit Learning, development, and progression opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities Full training and protective uniform provided About Sodexo Live! At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.