Kitchen Manager ( Maternity Cover )

Compass Group UK
London

Job Details

Kitchen Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: London
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Reporting To: Executive Chef

About Us:
At Rocket Food, we are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Our dedicated team works hard to uphold our reputation in the luxury hospitality industry. We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Kitchen Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Role Overview:
As Kitchen Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our kitchen administration team, ensuring smooth operations in line with company guidelines. This role requires excellent organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining our high standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily kitchen management, ensuring orders are placed and received through the FoodBuy system
  • Implement and uphold Rocket’s HACCP guidelines, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately
  • Manage Back of House agency bookings, timesheets, and absences
  • Maintain Rocket’s databases, filing systems, and administrative records, including holiday tracking, event updates, and rota planning
  • Operate Compass-provided systems such as Origami, AIR3, People Works, Event Works, and Our Time
  • Support the operational team by reporting and scheduling repairs and maintenance
  • Manage and implement updates to the Check-it due diligence system
  • Assist Staffing and HR teams with new employee onboarding and inductions
  • Input and manage kitchen recipes within the Source system
  • Ensure kitchen areas are safe and report hazardous situations immediately
  • Supervise kitchen porters in daily housekeeping duties
  • Conduct monthly Safety Conversation training in line with HSE updates
  • Maintain up-to-date workplace safety and food safety documentation
  • Foster positive relationships within the kitchen and across other teams, promoting Rocket’s team spirit
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of allergens and food safety practices
Monitoring and Support:
You will receive regular catchups with your line manager and participate in twice-yearly appraisals to track your progress and achievements.

Benefits:
  • Competitive package including profit share bonus, expenses & per diems
  • Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
  • 25% Pocket Rocket Discount
  • Free staff lunch at HQ
  • Social & well-being events
  • Extensive training and development opportunities
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Eyecare allowance
  • Flexible taxi policy for event services
  • Discounts at thousands of retail partners and brands
  • Company bonus share scheme
  • Plus much more!
Equal Opportunities:
Diversity is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.
Posted 2025-09-24

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