Love leading kitchens? Love food quality, strong teams and running a tight operation?

We’re hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house at Afrikana!

A bit about Afrikana

Afrikana was born in a small village in the Midlands and now it’s expanding to the rest of the UK and internationally! The vision is simple: bring authentic, home cooked African inspired dishes to the high street while giving guests an experience full of culture, art, music and great food!

What’s the role?

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll run the show from the kitchen. You’ll have a strong understanding of how a kitchen operates day to day and take full responsibility for leading, supervising and coaching all Back of House team members. You’ll make sure food safety, quality and standards are always met while proudly representing Afrikana from the back of house.

What will I do?

Lead and supervise all Back of House team members
Coach and develop the kitchen team to perform at their best
Ensure food quality, consistency and presentation meet Afrikana standards
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards at all times
Manage food orders, stock levels and deliveries
Control food waste and support cost efficiency in the kitchen
Support recruitment, training and onboarding of BOH team members
Work closely with the General Manager and Front of House team to keep service running smoothly
Lead by example during busy services and keep the kitchen organised and focused

What will I get?

Competitive salary with a performance based bonus
Free Afrikana meal on every shift
Discount on Afrikana for you and your friends and family
Training and ongoing leadership support
Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands
Leadership development and long-term progression opportunities

Who's Afrikana looking for?

Previous Kitchen Manager or kitchen leadership experience
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food quality control
Confident leading, supervising and coaching teams
Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
Experience managing orders, stock and food quality
Passion for great food, high standards and team development

At Afrikana, we believe great food starts with great people. We support our teams, celebrate individuality and grow together.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, people and building something meaningful, you’ll feel at home here