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
* Oversee daily kitchen management, ensuring orders are placed and received through the FoodBuy system
* Implement and uphold Rocket’s HACCP guidelines, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately
* Manage Back of House agency bookings, timesheets, and absences
* Maintain Rocket’s databases, filing systems, and administrative records, including holiday tracking, event updates, and rota planning
* Operate Compass-provided systems such as Origami, AIR3, People Works, Event Works, and Our Time
* Support the operational team by reporting and scheduling repairs and maintenance
* Manage and implement updates to the Check-it due diligence system
* Assist Staffing and HR teams with new employee onboarding and inductions
* Input and manage kitchen recipes within the Source system
* Ensure kitchen areas are safe and report hazardous situations immediately
* Supervise kitchen porters in daily housekeeping duties
* Conduct monthly Safety Conversation training in line with HSE updates
* Maintain up-to-date workplace safety and food safety documentation
* Foster positive relationships within the kitchen and across other teams, promoting Rocket’s team spirit
* 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
* Competitive package including profit share bonus, expenses & per diems
* Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
* 25% Pocket Rocket Discount
* Free staff lunch at HQ
* Social & well-being events
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Employee referral bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Eyecare allowance
* Flexible taxi policy for event services
* Discounts at thousands of retail partners and brands
* Company bonus share scheme
* 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.
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