Kitchen Manager Head Chef

Kitchen Manager Premium Health Food QSR Central London to £55k + Bonus

Location: Regents Park, London NW1
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Rhubarb Recruitment is hiring a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for a premium fast-casual health food brand in Central London. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing QSR concept focused on fresh-prep, oven-led menus and scalable kitchen systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit (CPU)
• Oversee batch prep, cookchill, vacuum-pack workflows
• Write SOPs, allergen controls, and HACCP documentation
• Manage Rational iCombi Pro programming and team training
• Set stock levels, ordering systems, and minimise waste
• Support menu development, including breakfast items

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens
• Skilled in cookchill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovens
• Strong systems thinker with SOPs, KPIs, and training experience
• Able to scale operations across multiple sites

Whats Offered:

• £50k£55k salary + performance bonus
• Career growth in a fast-expanding brand
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Good work/life balance - working Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Apply now to join a health-focused brand redefining fast-casual dining.