Team Lead - Manna

Join Our Kitchen Team - Bringing Bold Flavours To Life & Leading The Way In The Kitchen!

About Arcade:

Arcade operates spaces that incubate and grow original, chef-led brands. Each growth brand is treated as its own business, with its own identity and ambition, supported by Arcade’s platform, people and culture.

About Manna:

As one of Arcade’s most successful brands, Manna focuses on bold, indulgent American comfort food done properly. Created by Bake Street’s Feroz Gajia, the menu brings together cult smash burgers, crispy fried chicken and classic diner-inspired favourites, from double patties and hot chicken to loaded fries and thick shakes.

About The Role:

As a Team Lead at Manna - Covent Garden, you will be the Shop Manager’s right hand and the role model for the team on shift. You will support the day-to-day running of the brand, taking responsibility for leading service, supervising team members, and maintaining high standards across people, product and presentation.

You will be hands-on, confident in the kitchen and on the floor, and trusted to step up in the Shop Manager’s absence. This role is about setting the pace, supporting the team, and ensuring every service runs smoothly, safely and in line with brand expectations.

As a successful Team Lead, you will:

• Build expert knowledge of our menu, cooking techniques, ingredients and brand ethos, leading by example during service
• Ensure the team consistently delivers high food quality and responds confidently and positively to guest feedback
• Support the training and day-to-day development of the team, helping create a positive, high-performing culture while managing rotas and feedback
• Manage your section efficiently during busy service periods
• Adhere to all food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Take advantage of ongoing training and career development opportunities

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Bring 3+ years of experience as a Team Lead, Chef de Partie or similar role within a fast-paced food environment
• Are confident leading teams during busy services and thrive in a hands-on operational role
• Have strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and quality control standards
• Have experience supporting team development, training and performance management
• Understand stock control, labour management and the importance of cost efficiency within hospitality operations
• Bring Food Safety Level 3 certification
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn and develop
• Bring an ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail
• Are ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to Manna!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!