Kitchen Area Manager (All genders)

Your role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in leading our kitchen team to success by utilizing core competencies such as time management, effective communication, attention to detail, food safety knowledge, flexibility, leadership, food preparation skills, focus under pressure, physical stamina, and a refined palate. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen, the development of culinary staff, and the delivery of exceptional dining experiences.

This role is available for a 24-month contract (extension possible).

Your area of responsibility

• Lead shift operations end-to-end: production efficiency, food quality, food safety, and workplace safety
• Mentor and develop kitchen supervisors, driving their operational capability and leadership growth
• Manage staffing continuity across planned and unplanned absences to keep production uninterrupted
• Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and disciplinary processes in line with HR and company policy
• Own the shift handover process, maintaining clear cross-shift communication and resolving bottlenecks before they escape
• Coordinate kitchen throughput on an hourly basis, prioritizing tasks to meet service deadlines
• Enforce SOPs, GMP standards, and food safety protocols - no exceptions
• Escalate issues to the right function promptly:
  Equipment issues - Maintenance/Supply gaps - Procurement/Logistics
  Food safety concerns - FSQA
  HR/conduct matters - Human Resources
  Major operational blockers - Area Manager / Department Head

Your profile

• Hands-on culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong people management skills - coaching, feedback, and accountability
• High attention to detail in food preparation, recipe adherence, and quality standards
• Decisive under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear communicator across teams and departments
• Deep knowledge of food safety and GMP requirements

What we offer you

• Growth & Development: Internal training opportunities plus a yearly Learning & Development budget
• Food & Lifestyle: Discounts on Factor_-boxes
• Compensation & Vacation: Competitive salary and 30 days of vacation
• Health & Well-being: Access to well-being initiatives, with discounted fitness offers currently being rolled out
• Future Benefits: We're working on introducing additional perks, including mobility support and a company pension scheme, to give our team even more flexibility and security