We are a licensed Indian restaurant in Ruislip, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences for many years. Beyond serving authentic and innovative cuisine, we are expanding our offerings to include catering, takeaway, delivery services, live music events, and exciting new English and Indian dishes.
To support our growth, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team!
Position Overview:
Are you an experienced, ambitious, and enthusiastic person with a passion for great food and people? We are a cornerstone of Ickenham’s dining scene for many years and seeking a dedicated
Kitchen/Catering Manager
to lead our kitchen operations and help us deliver exceptional dining experiences. As Kitchen/Catering Manager, you’ll be a true leader of the kitchen, inspiring your team to craft unforgettable dining experiences for every guest. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career within a fast-growing business that values its people and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Team Management:
Oversee the kitchen team to ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standard. Food Operations:
Organise stock and rotation, monitor food preparation, cooking, and delivery to table (dine-in), takeaways, catering services. Rotas & Scheduling:
Manage staff rotas, including holiday and absence planning using Fourth Rota. Training & Development:
Conduct staff training, maintain training records, and onboard new team members. Recipe Management:
Update and modify recipes as needed, ensuring quality and consistency. Catering:
Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans. Assist with bartending duties as needed during events, ensuring responsible alcohol service. Administrative Duties:
Maintain kitchen admin sheets (temperatures, testers, cleaning schedules, etc.) and help set up systems for better efficiency. Support the team throughout the day as required. Compliance & Maintenance:
Liaise with local and other authorities/companies/organisations to ensure compliance, track equipment servicing, and assist with kitchen maintenance and costings. Supplier Coordination:
Organise supplier visits and manage crockery orders and stock counts with FOH. Manage ingredient stock and communicate kitchen requirements with the suppliers. Social Media & Community:
Assist in creating content for the kitchen’s social media page, and organise team events like birthdays, celebrations, and farewell gifts. Food Safety:
Work with senior chefs on allergens, food lab testing, and maintaining records and standards. Kitchen and Store Management:
Ensure a clean as you go policy is always in operation, labelling, daily records, etc. Requirements: A degree is an advantage, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory. Proven experience as a Kitchen/Catering Manager. Highly organised individual – Knowledge of kitchen administration, Indian food recipes. Languages known: English, Hindi, and other regional languages will be good. Have a minimum of one year of kitchen and catering experience. Have experience managing teams in a similar role. Health and safety, food safety certificates. A full UK Driving license will be preferred. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
£27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Additional pay: Tips Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Housing allowance Relocation assistance Sick pay UK visa sponsorship Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Experience: Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred) Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred) Bar management: 1 year (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
10/01/2025 Reference ID:
Kitchen/Catering Manager Expected start date:
01/02/2025
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Kitchen/Catering Manager
to lead our kitchen operations and help us deliver exceptional dining experiences. As Kitchen/Catering Manager, you’ll be a true leader of the kitchen, inspiring your team to craft unforgettable dining experiences for every guest. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career within a fast-growing business that values its people and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Team Management:
Oversee the kitchen team to ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standard. Food Operations:
Organise stock and rotation, monitor food preparation, cooking, and delivery to table (dine-in), takeaways, catering services. Rotas & Scheduling:
Manage staff rotas, including holiday and absence planning using Fourth Rota. Training & Development:
Conduct staff training, maintain training records, and onboard new team members. Recipe Management:
Update and modify recipes as needed, ensuring quality and consistency. Catering:
Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans. Assist with bartending duties as needed during events, ensuring responsible alcohol service. Administrative Duties:
Maintain kitchen admin sheets (temperatures, testers, cleaning schedules, etc.) and help set up systems for better efficiency. Support the team throughout the day as required. Compliance & Maintenance:
Liaise with local and other authorities/companies/organisations to ensure compliance, track equipment servicing, and assist with kitchen maintenance and costings. Supplier Coordination:
Organise supplier visits and manage crockery orders and stock counts with FOH. Manage ingredient stock and communicate kitchen requirements with the suppliers. Social Media & Community:
Assist in creating content for the kitchen’s social media page, and organise team events like birthdays, celebrations, and farewell gifts. Food Safety:
Work with senior chefs on allergens, food lab testing, and maintaining records and standards. Kitchen and Store Management:
Ensure a clean as you go policy is always in operation, labelling, daily records, etc. Requirements: A degree is an advantage, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory. Proven experience as a Kitchen/Catering Manager. Highly organised individual – Knowledge of kitchen administration, Indian food recipes. Languages known: English, Hindi, and other regional languages will be good. Have a minimum of one year of kitchen and catering experience. Have experience managing teams in a similar role. Health and safety, food safety certificates. A full UK Driving license will be preferred. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
£27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Additional pay: Tips Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Housing allowance Relocation assistance Sick pay UK visa sponsorship Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Experience: Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred) Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred) Bar management: 1 year (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
10/01/2025 Reference ID:
Kitchen/Catering Manager Expected start date:
01/02/2025
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