Kitchen / Front of House Manager

Purpose of the RoleTo lead and manage the kitchen operation while overseeing front-of-house flow in an open-kitchen setting, ensuring strict adherence to recipes, preparation methods, and service standards. The role requires a steady leader who protects quality daily, trains teams to work to system, and ensures the guest experience consistently reflects the restaurantâ??s values.Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToLeading the kitchen team with calm, consistent, hands-on leadershipEnsuring strict adherence to recipes, prep methods, portion control and Italian cooking techniquesMaintaining disciplined mise en place, storage, labelling and stock rotationMonitoring heat control, timing and technique to prevent waste, burning or poor executionTasting food daily and correcting quality issues immediatelyTraining and retraining staff to ensure standards are followed automaticallyPreventing shortcuts and poor prep practices through proactive supervisionOverseeing kitchen cleanliness, organisation and operational efficiencyManaging stock control, ordering, waste reduction and prep planningMaintaining a visible, professional presence in an open-kitchen environmentOverseeing front-of-house flow, pacing and communication to support smooth serviceStepping in early to address service or communication breakdowns between kitchen and FOHLeading by example with punctuality, professionalism and attention to detailProviding feedback and operational input to the owners to support continuous improvementCriteriaProven experience in a kitchen leadership or kitchen management roleStrong background in Italian or Italian-style cuisine, with pizza and pasta experience a distinct advantageDisciplined approach to systems, standards and consistencyConfident and fair leader able to correct staff and hold standards without aggressionExperience managing kitchen teams, prep schedules, stock control and service deliveryComfortable working in an open-kitchen environment and representing the brand dailySolid understanding of health, safety and hygiene standardsOrganised, observant and detail-focusedAble to remain calm, focused and effective under pressureFormal culinary training is advantageous https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/K/Kitchen-Front-of-House-Manager-1251590-Job-Search-02-28-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree .special-hidden { display: none; }