Kitchen Manager - Street Food

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Service Manager to join a growing hospitality street food brand as they expand their food-to-go concept in Newcastle.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in a busy setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a growing business, with the chance to influence standards, support team development, and contribute to the ongoing success of the brand.

What we need from you:

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• You will need previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, ideally within a restaurant, street food, or fast-paced hospitality setting
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• Experience in supervising or leading a team within a kitchen environment
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• Strong cooking skills with a good understanding of food preparation and presentation
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• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene/Food Safety certificate and have a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
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• The ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods
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• Excellent communication and leadership skills
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• A proactive, organised approach with a positive, can-do attitude
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• A genuine passion for food and delivering a great customer experience
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• You must be within commuting distance of the venue
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What the role involves:

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operation, ensuring food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard. Duties will include:

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• Maintain records and operate the kitchen online with EHO (Environmental Health Officer) 5-star standards
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• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
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• Preparing and cooking menu items in line with company standards
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• Ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation is maintained at all times
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• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
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• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and reducing waste
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• Supporting with staff training and development
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• Monitoring performance and helping to improve overall service delivery
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Salary: £15.00 per hour, increasing after probation period.

Hours:This is a full-time role (minimum 40 hours per week). Shifts are worked across 7 days, with start times between 10:00am11:00am and finish times between 11:00pm12:00 midnight. Days and hours will be agreed in line with business needs.

Benefits:

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• Training and development opportunities
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• Pension
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• Uniform
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• 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
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• Discount on food
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Please apply now!

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