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Kitchen Manager

United Kingdom, Thetford 32000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Manager to join our Forest Holidays Thorpe Forest team. Be a part of making special escapes in one of the UK’s most peaceful forest locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins offer a natural escape beside the banks of the River Thet, close to where the Norfolk and Suffolk borders meet. Choose a cabin beneath the tranquil canopy of the forest or opt for a more open aspect in the picturesque woodland glade. The Kitchen Manager will oversee all kitchen activities within our Forest Retreat – the hub of the location, which includes a bar, restaurant, and small shop. Our guests can dine in the restaurant or have the full menu delivered to their cabin. You will be responsible for the kitchen set-up including any SSOW, HACCP changes required, while ensuring efficient service, timely order delivery, and commercial performance.

Job Responsibility

  • Day to day management of the kitchen
  • Auditing, coaching and mentoring the team to achieve the highest standards
  • Inspiring the kitchen team to over-deliver on our guests’ expectations, as well as developing them into future leaders
  • Skilled food preparation and handling, ensuring the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard and to agreed specification standards
  • Comply with Health and Safety and complete required paperwork associated within a food environment and oversee all cleaning rotas
  • Commercial acumen and a desire for both driving commerciality whilst controlling cost to budget

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced, busy kitchen in a food and beverage environment
  • Experience leading, coaching or mentoring a kitchen team
  • Ability to multitask in a high-pressured environment with care and due diligence
  • Passion for delivering great customer service
  • A supportive and motivating leadership style
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
  • A passion for developing others and building a strong team culture
  • IT acumen and Microsoft Office software understanding

Nice to have

Previous experience in purchasing and stock control

What we offer

  • Generous holiday allowance - 31 days’ holiday (including bank holiday days), and up to 5 extra with long service
  • Performance-based bonuses - Paid annually when customer service targets are met
  • Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay)
  • Long service awards and company events
  • Pension scheme
  • One full paid day to volunteer
  • Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
  • Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
  • Wellbeing events & activities
  • Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family
  • Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK
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