Kitchen Manager- Lead Our Food Offering
An exciting leadership opportunity has opened at Hamilton & Brown, launching soon in Livingston.
We're looking for an experienced and driven Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations and shape an exceptional fresh food offering. Bringing together a butcher, delicatessen, grill menu, and retail meal production, this is a unique opportunity to head up a dynamic, multi-faceted kitchen within a brand-new retail concept.
Key responsibilities:
* Overseeing the production of high-quality retail meals and ready-to-cook products
* Leading and developing our grill menu to a consistently high standard
* Creating and evolving seasonal menus and specials
* Managing kitchen operations, stock control, and supplier relationships
* Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards
* Recruiting, training, and motivating the kitchen team
* Maintaining cost control while delivering outstanding quality
We're looking for someone who:
* Has proven experience in a senior kitchen role
* Is passionate about fresh, high-quality ingredients
* Brings strong leadership and organisational skills
* Has experience in menu development and seasonal planning
* Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
What we offer:
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* Staff discount
* The opportunity to build and shape a kitchen from the ground up
* A supportive, ambitious, and community-focused business
If you're ready to lead, create, and make your mark on Livingston's newest food destination, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person