Job Description

Kitchen Manager (Streetfood)

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

25,000 - 28,000/year

Hours:

35-45 hours/week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount

About Japanese Chicken Shop

At JCS, we serve bold, flavour-packed Japanese + Nashville fried chicken meals and mega sandos in a lively London food hall environment. Our mission is simple: crispy, delicious food served with speed, care, and pride. Every dish is cooked to perfection, every customer leaves happy, and every team member feels like part of the family.

We're growing, and we're looking for a Street Food Kitchen Manager to lead our food hall kiosks, ensuring everything runs smoothly while keeping standards high and our customers coming back for more.

Role Overview

As a Street Food Kitchen Manager, you will be the driving force of our kiosk, overseeing daily operations, managing a small but passionate team, and ensuring every meal meets JCS's high standards. You will take ownership of stock, portion control, food safety, and the overall customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ambitious, hands-on, and passionate about food to grow with a fun, fast-paced brand.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the kiosk team to ensure smooth operations and excellent service Ensure every meal tastes amazing and meets our portion and quality standards Maintain high levels of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety Manage stock take, ordering, and inventory control Train and mentor staff in food prep, portioning, and customer service Jump on the fryers and prep Japanese + Nashville fried chicken meals and mega sandos as needed Foster a positive team environment and encourage professional growth Handle any issues during service promptly, keeping the kiosk running efficiently

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Senior Crew in food service Fluent English - clear communication is essential Strong leadership and people management skills Organised and detail-oriented, especially with stock and portion control Able to stay calm under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment Food Hygiene Level 3 Flexible and happy to work weekends & evenings Passionate about food, service, and creating a great experience for customers

Perks & Benefits

25,000 - 28,000/year - full-time salary above London Living Wage Work in a friendly, supportive, and fun team environment Discounted or free food on shifts Company pension Opportunities to grow with the brand and develop your career
If you're a hands-on, energetic leader who loves bold, crispy chicken and a food hall environment, we want you on our team!

Apply now!

Must have the right to work in the UK and fluent English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have your Level Three - Health and Safety Certification ?
Experience:

Front of House: 1 year (required) Kitchen management: 1 year (required)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person