Kitchen Manager
Purley | Up to £38,000 + Benefits
No Evenings. Finish by 6pm Every Day. Better Work-Life Balance Starts Here.
Tired of late nights, split shifts and missing your evenings?
We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen within a busy, well-established restaurant in Purley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business where you can continue doing what you love – without sacrificing your work-life balance.
You’ll lead a friendly kitchen team, deliver consistently high-quality food and play a key role in creating an outstanding dining experience for every customer.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Never work later than 6pm
- Daytime shifts only
- Up to £38,000 salary
- Staff discounts and excellent company benefits
- Ongoing training and development
- Join a stable, growing business with genuine long-term opportunities
- Supportive management team and positive working culture
The Role
As Kitchen Manager you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every service runs smoothly while maintaining exceptional food quality and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating and developing your kitchen team
- Delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Managing stock, ordering and food costs
- Driving excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Controlling kitchen budgets and labour
- Creating a positive, organised and efficient working environment
- Supporting recruitment, training and development of your team
We’re Looking For
You’ll already have experience as a:
- Kitchen Manager
- Head Chef
- Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step
You’ll also have:
- Experience leading busy kitchen teams
- Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A hands‑on leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people
Ready for Better Hours?
If you’re looking for a Kitchen Manager role where you can enjoy your evenings, lead a great team and work for a business that genuinely values work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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