Kitchen Manager

We’re looking for a motivated Kitchen Manager to manage our central kitchen (which produces ingredients for our restaurants) and to lead our kitchen teams.  

Skills and experience

You’ll have:

• Experience working in industrial and/or restaurant kitchens 
• A passion for food and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead, motivate, and build an efficient team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership ability, approachability, and a reputation as a role model
• Characteristics reflective of FISHBOWL’s ethos: self-motivated, positivity, service-oriented, flexible, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our Central Kitchen, working with Kitchen Assistants, Kitchen Supervisors, and other Kitchen Managers to coordinate kitchen operations to deliver an exceptional product while maintaining critical food safety standards. You’ll be expected to: 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a central kitchen 
• Supervise ingredient preparation in the kitchen
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct regular inventory counts
• Model and ensure critical standards of product quality, daily food safety, and sanitation
• Oversee the training of employees to ensure the highest quality standards, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials
• Manage rosters, supervise the team, and coach kitchen staff to grow with us 
• Role model and reinforce FISHBOWL’s people and culture standards 
• Coordinate daily logistics to restaurant locations. 

What you can expect when you’re part of the FISHBOWL Fam: 

FISHBOWL is one of Australia’s fastest-growing food brands, offering fresh, made-to-order salads with an Asian twist. Founded in 2016 in Bondi, we have expanded to over 50 locations across the east coast of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast). In 2024, we began our global expansion with the opening of our first restaurant in New York City (trading as THISBOWL). Our founding mission – to change the culture of fast food – continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow. 

So why join us? Well, we’re not your average ‘fast food’ brand—we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, and growing in a team that backs your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work.

Here’s what you can expect during our recruitment process:

1. Initial pre-screen call with our Recruitment team (20 min)
2. 2nd round interview – diving deeper into your experience and the scope of the role (45 min)
3. In-store paid trial with one of our Kitchen leaders – getting ‘on the mix’ in our central kitchen (4-8 hours)
4. Reference checks and move to offer.