Kitchen Manager (Daytime Hours Only)

Kitchen Manager Purley | Up to £38,000 + Benefits No Evenings. Finish by 6pm Every Day. Better Work-Life Balance Starts Here. Tired of late nights, split shifts and missing your evenings? We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen within a busy, well-established restaurant in Purley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful business where you can continue doing what you love - without sacrificing your work-life balance. You'll lead a friendly kitchen team, deliver consistently high-quality food and play a key role in creating an outstanding dining experience for every customer. Kitchen Manager - Why You'll Love This Role: * Never work later than 6pm * Daytime shifts only * Up to £38,000 salary * Staff discounts and excellent company benefits * Ongoing training and development * Join a stable, growing business with genuine long-term opportunities * Supportive management team and positive working culture Kitchen Manager - The Role: As Kitchen Manager you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every service runs smoothly while maintaining exceptional food quality and compliance standards. You'll be responsible for: * Leading, motivating and developing your kitchen team * Delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation * Managing stock, ordering and food costs * Driving excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards * Controlling kitchen budgets and labour * Creating a positive, organised and efficient working environment * Supporting recruitment, training and development of your team We're Looking For You'll already have experience as a: * Kitchen Manager * Head Chef * Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step You'll also have: * Experience leading busy kitchen teams * Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge * Commercial awareness and budget management experience * Excellent organisational and communication skills * A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for developing people Ready for Better Hours? If you're looking for a Kitchen Manager role where you can enjoy your evenings, lead a great team and work for a business that genuinely values work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration