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The Finery:Kitchen Manager

The Finery:Kitchen Manager

The Finery Alexandra

Listed: 14 Sep 2023


Join a supportive team where success and profits are shared!

Any level of experience will be considered as the main ingredients we are looking for are passion and a positive attitude.


We have a vested interest in employee well-being and will do what we can to ensure a balanced lifestyle can be achieved.


The Role

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Lead the everyday running of kitchen activities, including providing training, direction, and guidance to kitchen staff
  • Ensure budget requirements are met by managing appropriate stock levels and discussing budget requirements with team
  • Operate and manage company systems
  • Coordinate kitchen staff roster as required and actively participate in recruiting new staff in collaboration with the leadership team
  • Manage the performance of kitchen staff by actively participating in their performance appraisals in close coordination with the leadership team
  • Menu design and engineering
  • Understand and comply with all other relevant policies and procedures
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Ensure that recipes and proportions are adhered to, to ensure consistency, quality and cost control
  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
  • Adhering to the food control plan and cleaning standards and processes within the kitchen
  • Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service
  • Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and management team


Skills / Experience

What we are looking for:

  • A professional, friendly and genuine approach
  • Efficiency and a strong work ethic
  • A passion for leading and coaching
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with Loaded stock management system is an advantage


What we offer:

  • Profit share scheme when targets achieved
  • Regular catch-ups with leaders to discuss targets and progression
  • Career growth and development
  • Competitive Pay
  • Scholarships for Management, Leadership, Catering and Cooking Qualifications
  • Generous staff discounts on food and drink
  • Strong and supportive team environment
  • Staff Events and wellbeing days


Email us with your application.