Kitchen Manager - Greater London 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. Are you a culinary mastermind with a passion for great food, amazing wine, and keeping kitchens running like a well-oiled (extra virgin olive) machine? Do you love leading a team, creating mouth-watering menus, and making sure everything is running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we want YOU to join us as our Kitchen Manager! Why You’ll Love This Role At Vagabond, we’re not just about wine (although, let’s be honest, it’s a pretty big deal). Our food is crafted daily by a team of kitchen wizards who make sure it’s just as spectacular as our wine selection. You’ll be at the helm of our kitchens, guiding teams, training future stars, and ensuring every plate of food that leaves the kitchen is nothing short of perfection. What You’ll Be Doing (Other Than Enjoying Amazing Wine Perks) Kitchen Leadership – You’ll oversee our talented kitchen teams, keeping the operations running as smoothly as a well-paired wine and cheese board. Training & Development – Coaching chefs, inspiring new talent, and making sure everyone knows their béarnaise from their balsamic. Food Innovation – Working with our Ops team to develop new menu items that make taste buds do a happy dance. Financial Wizardry – Helping venues hit food cost targets while keeping quality sky-high. Health & Safety Hero – Making sure our kitchens are as safe and spotless as they are delicious. Team Culture Champion – Bringing energy, enthusiasm, and maybe even the occasional inspirational slow-motion high-five. What We’re Looking For ✔ A natural leader with experience managing busy kitchens. ✔ A food lover who gets excited about fresh ingredients and top-notch presentation. ✔ A cool-headed problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. ✔ Someone with an eye for detail (because no one wants a garnish out of place). ✔ A trainer, mentor, and all-around kitchen guru. ✔ A sense of humour – because kitchens should be fun places to work! The Perks Annual trips away to vineyards and wineries Enhanced wellbeing initiatives to support you and your family Oodles of training! Working with a company that loves great food & even better wine. The chance to create exciting new dishes. Career growth opportunities with training & development. A competitive salary bonus potential. Free meals on shift (because good food should never go to waste). Ready to take your kitchen career to the next level? Apply now and let’s cook up something amazing together! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount Experience: Hospitality: 6 years (required) Kitchen management: 3 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person