Kitchen Team Member

The Kitchen Lead is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. You will supervise and coordinate the kitchen activities, leading by example to deliver excellent food service every day.

• Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service times.
• Ensure that food quality, presentation, and consistency meet our high standards.
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance consistently.
• Oversee stock levels, manage ordering, and coordinate supplier deliveries.
• Control food costs, manage portions, and minimize wastage.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Coordinate closely with front‑of‑house staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Ensure timely delivery of all orders, including those for third‑party delivery platforms.
• Train, support, and guide kitchen team members.
• Resolve kitchen issues calmly and professionally during service.
• Provide clear handovers, daily summaries, and updates to management.

• Confidence in leading a small kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards.
• Organized, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Passionate about fresh food and operational excellence.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, with strong communication skills.
• Flexible availability, with the ability to work rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Required

English – Advanced

Full‑time

Monday – Friday

£12.21 – £13.45 hourly

Papa‑dum is a fast‑paced, food‑led and people‑driven team that cares about quality, consistency and great vibes in the kitchen. We’re a hands‑on, no‑ego team that supports each other and brings positive energy to every shift.