Job title: Kitchen Manager
Employer: ARKA HOUSE LTD
Location: Southsea, PO5 3LT, UK
Salary: £38,000–£48,000 per year
Employment type: Full-time, on-site
Visa sponsorship: Available for selected candidates who require it.

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Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and supervise daily kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking and service.

• Manage kitchen staff, allocate duties, prepare rotas, monitor attendance and assess performance.

• Plan menus based on customer preferences, dietary needs, food quality and business objectives.

• Purchase ingredients and kitchen supplies, coordinate with suppliers and maintain adequate stock levels.

• Monitor inventory, rotate stock, control portion sizes, reduce food waste and manage kitchen budgets.

• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, allergen management and health and safety requirements.

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food storage temperatures, equipment and sanitation standards.

• Recruit, train and support kitchen employees.

• Coordinate with front-of-house and catering teams to ensure smooth service.

• Handle customer feedback and food-related complaints, implementing improvements where needed.

• Maintain records of food safety, purchases, invoices, staffing and operating costs.

• Review kitchen performance and report on budgets, staffing and operational improvements to senior management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in commercial kitchens, catering supervision or kitchen management.

• Practical knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and catering standards.

• Experience supervising staff, assigning duties and managing work schedules.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, allergen management and workplace safety.

• Experience with stock control, purchasing, suppliers and food cost management.

• Ability to manage budgets, reduce waste and maintain food quality.

• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining service and safety standards.

• Catering, hospitality or food safety qualifications are desirable; equivalent practical experience may be accepted.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £38,000–£48,000.

• UK visa sponsorship for selected candidates.

• Employee discount.

• Sick pay.

• On-site parking.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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