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We’re looking for an experienced Staffing Manager - Culinary to oversee the scheduling, support and development of our chefs and kitchen porters. This role suits either an experienced staffing / workforce manager or a chef or chef manager ready to move into an office-based, people-focused role. You’ll be the key link between our sites and back of house teams, ensuring kitchens are fully and correctly staffed while supporting individuals to perform, grow and progress.
Job Responsibility:
Managing rotas, scheduling and deployment of chefs and kitchen porters
Working closely with sites to understand staffing needs and resolve issues quickly
Liaising closely with sites to confirm worked hours, ensuring all bookings, recharges and staffing systems are accurate and up to date for payroll processing
Supporting, mentoring and carrying out regular check-ins with BOH staff
Managing absence, attendance and day-to-day staffing challenges
Supporting recruitment, interviews and onboarding
Carrying out regular site visits to build strong working relationships
Ensuring training, uniform and compliance requirements are met
Requirements:
Experience in staffing, resourcing or workforce management, ideally within hospitality
OR come from a chef or chef management background and want to move into an office based role
Are organised, calm under pressure and confident making decisions
Enjoy working with people and supporting their development
Want a role with structure, progression and better work-life balance
Nice to have:
Kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential
What we offer:
Monthly travel expenses - up to the value of Zone 1–2 Travelcard
Time to Unwind – 20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Paid Volunteering Days – dedicated time to support causes you care about
Career Development – learning and progression opportunities at every stage
Wellbeing Support – access to mental health support and wellbeing benefits
Financial Security – pension scheme and life assurance
Exclusive Discounts – savings on leisure, entertainment and travel
Free, tasty meals
Flexible working - including part time roles
Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days
Leave for life’s important moments
Give back time - paid volunteering days
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance
Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel