Ichiba - Kitchen Manager
Location: London, W12 7HB
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 45 hours per week, 5 days a week Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7am -10pm (subject to change) .
Join our vibrant team at Ichiba as the Kitchen Manager, where your culinary leadership and organisational skills will drive our kitchen's success. You will oversee operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and excellent service in our busy environment, full of Japanese culinary delights.
Key Responsibilities
- Cooking and extensive food preparation
- Inventory control
- Oversee the daily back-of-house operations to uphold quality and standards.
- Manage kitchen staff, providing training and motivation to ensure efficient team performance.
- Develop and maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
- Control food costs and manage stock levels effectively to reduce waste and optimise resources.
- Implement health and safety procedures, ensuring all food hygiene standards are met consistently.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a senior kitchen role within a similar environment.
- Strong understanding of Japanese cuisine and cooking techniques.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a focus on team development.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and manage time effectively.
- Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration and team management.
- Possession of relevant food safety qualifications is preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in managing budgets and cost control.
- Familiarity with using kitchen management software.
- Knowledge of current food trends and menu creation.
- A passion for Japanese culture and cuisine is a significant advantage.
Why Join Us?
At Ichiba, we value our employees and offer opportunities for career development and growth in a dynamic and exciting environment. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our customers, celebrating the rich heritage of Japanese cuisine.
A trial shift will be required before employment is confirmed.
Ichiba
Employee Benefits
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We’re a fun place to work ~ !!
Challenging targets - but rewarding benefits.
Fast paced. Interesting. Dynamic team.
We want you to be able to talk to our customers with confidence about our menu - that’s why large amounts of our dishes are available as colleague meals - So you can experience the delicious food for yourself and then wax lyrical to our guests.
At JCG/Shoryu/Ichiba - we work hard - but we want you to be able to play hard too - We have some great social events & parties.
Takoyaki Tuesday - Wings Wednesday - many of our best ideas come from our colleagues - You’ll always be listened to if you have ideas that you want to share with us!
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Everyday is a SALE day
Our colleagues can enjoy a massive 50% discount across our restaurants and 33% discount across our retail stores.
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Did someone say Free lunch (or even dinner)?
Free staff meal on duty for restaurant and retail colleagues
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Pensions enhancement
3% company contribution towards Now Pensions
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Career Development
Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – many of our Managers and Head Chefs joined us as Waiters/Runners and Kitchen Assistants.
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Employee referral bonus scheme
You can get £150 for referring a regular colleague, and £300 for referring a Manager. There is no limit to how many people you can refer!
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Guaranteed Birthday off
We give you a paid day off for your your birthday- so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends!
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Extra holiday
After every 1 year anniversary, you will gain 1 extra day holiday up to 5 years.
Ichiba - Kitchen Manager
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