Kitchen Manager (Maternity Cover)Location: LondonContract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)Reporting To: Culinary Director/Co-founderAbout 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 organized 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 systemImplement and uphold Rocket’s HACCP guidelines, ensuring all procedures are followed accuratelyManage Back of House agency bookings, timesheets, and absencesMaintain Rocket’s databases, filing systems, and administrative records, including holiday tracking, event updates, and rota planningOperate Compass-provided systems such as Origami, AIR3, People Works, Event Works, and Our TimeSupport the operational team by reporting and scheduling repairs and maintenanceManage and implement updates to the Check-it due diligence systemAssist Staffing and HR teams with new employee onboarding and inductionsInput and manage kitchen recipes within the Source systemEnsure kitchen areas are safe and report hazardous situations immediatelySupervise kitchen porters in daily housekeeping dutiesConduct monthly Safety Conversation training in line with HSE updatesMaintain up-to-date workplace safety and food safety documentationFoster positive relationships within the kitchen and across other teams, promoting Rocket’s team spiritDemonstrate a clear understanding of allergens and food safety practicesMonitoring 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 diemsIncreasing holiday entitlement with length of service25% Pocket Rocket DiscountFree staff lunch at HQSocial & well-being eventsExtensive training and development opportunitiesEmployee referral bonusCompany pension schemeEyecare allowanceFlexible taxi policy for event servicesDiscounts at thousands of retail partners and brandsCompany bonus share schemePlus 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.About UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/1803/41229001/52725582/SU #RocketCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
