Kitchen Manager

• 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

• 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

Previous experience in purchasing and stock control is desirable

• 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