Kitchen Manager

£34,000 per annum
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on ?doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

More about the role:

The overall role purpose of the Kitchen Manager is to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency in our large venue. You will support the unit's operation through a managed Food Cost of Sales, Sundries and controllables service development.

You will assist the culinary team to manage the ordering, processing, stock control and invoices relating to all orders placed ensuring the smooth planning and delivery of a first-class catering product to our clients and customers whilst managing the business needs and performance standards.

About you:

Experience with a food Service Management, or a related field preferred
Food Safety Certification required and proven knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards
Proven experience supervisory or management role
Extensive experience in menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, including inventory management, ordering, and cost control
Experience in managing a diverse team of kitchen staff and fostering a positive work environment
Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities
Financially astute – understands complex finance models and accounting processes
Passion for food and a dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences
Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.