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Kitchen manager

Manages a kitchen's operations, often in pubs, chains and casual dining. Less creative control than a head chef in some groups, more focus on systems and compliance.

A real shift

Ordering, rotas, food safety checks and stock, cooking on the line during peaks.

Skills that matter

  • Systems and specs
  • Stock and waste control
  • Compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Cooking

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Food Safety
  • Level 3 Chef de Partie or Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeship

Where it leads

  1. Kitchen manager
  2. Head chef
  3. Area kitchen manager
  4. Operations

What we'd ask on the show

  • Chains versus independents for chefs
  • Spec sheets and creativity
  • Food hygiene ratings explained

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