Kitchen Manager

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager excited to lead one of our hubs.

As Kitchen Manager, you are the first point of contact in a kitchen hub.

You oversee and ensure a smooth flow of operations and help ensure that the kitchen is a safe and clean space for all. You will play an essential role in establishing work flows and processes in our smart kitchens.

Your Daily Business

Lead & manage a hub kitchen team including station chefs and handover manager(s)

Coordinate dispatch, order stacking, and hand-off to riders

Plan shifts for hub employees

Oversee daily HACCP procedures and hub operations, ensuring strict adherence to Circus standards and smooth operational flows

Troubleshoot and problem solve in case of an unplanned event

Support the rest of the kitchen team, lend a helping hand wherever it is needed

Order hub supply according to hub need

Log orders as they enter the hub and sort into correct fridge and shelf slots

Conduct regular inventory and log counts in stock management system

Manage waste

Train and onboard new employees

Base Qualifications

Detail-oriented leader with organized, efficient workflows

Formally trained as a chef or comparable

3-5 years of experience in the food industry - kitchen and / or F&B experience (at least 1 of each in a leadership role)

Experience leading a team

Excellent communication and people management skills

Comfortable working under time pressure and able to juggle a range of different tasks

Must be able to work with tablets and different smart systems & programs

Fluent in English and preferably German as well

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a leadership role in a catering, prep, hotel, canteen, hospital kitchen or similar

Experience with smart kitchen hardware (e.g. Rational, Merry Chef) and kitchen software (Apicbase, POS Systems, etc.)

You already have a Hygiene Pass ("Rote Karte")

Even if you don't tick all the boxes yet feel excited and are confident you can master this position, don't hesitate to reach out and apply. At Circus we value passion and hands on mentality over a perfect CV.

Our Offer

Competitive compensation package

Unique opportunity to structure and scale your team from the ground up

Impact on the overall company strategy and quick decision processes

30% discount on your personal Circus orders

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