Apprentice Deputy Kitchen Manager Kew Green Hotels 12685

Kew Green Hotels; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain in Colchester is offering an apprenticeship for a Deputy Kitchen Manager. This role involves delivering effective kitchen services, supervising a team of chefs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must be 16 or over and not in full-time education, with a focus on developing leadership skills. A comprehensive rewards package, including discounts and wellness support, is provided.

Benefits

Attractive discounts across major retailers

50% off food and beverage in hotels

Free access to leisure clubs

Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and not in full-time education.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of chefs.
• Knowledge of health and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient, effective, and profitable kitchen service.
• Supervise and train the kitchen team to meet company standards.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation comply with safety regulations.
• Assist in the completion of job chats and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Food safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Senior Production Chef

Job description

Program Overview

Programme duration 12 Months + 2 to complete End Point Assessment
Programme name Level 3 - Senior Chef Production Cooking

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels Resorts and Hilton. Please view our website for more details.

Role Description

You will enrol as an Apprentice Deputy Kitchen Manager as part of the job application. In this role, our Deputy Kitchen Manager are responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and profitable kitchen service that complies with all Health & Food Safety requirements. You will lead, develop and motivate your team of Line Chefs, to create a positive work culture and ensure all brand and company objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations.
• Supervise, train and motivate the team to achieve company standards and comply with Food and Health & Safety regulations.
• Achieve budgeted food gross profit.
• Ensure all food is served to the required company standard.
• Aid the Head Chef in planning and implementing all new menus.
• Ensure that all commodities are on site, at appropriate stock levels to service the hotel guest.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen operation.
• Strive and anticipate customer needs wherever possible, and react to these to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that all team are correctly dressed and understand the importance of high personal hygiene standards.
• Carry out departmental welcome to the set company standard.
• Complete 6/13 week job chats with all new employees and evaluate and action outcomes.
• Assist in the completion of 6/12 month reviews and agree objectives and set personal development plans.
• Devise, agree and action training plans for the department, with Kitchen Manager.
• Help prepare and check the departmental rotas to ensure staffing levels are in accordance with the agreed budget; adjust staffing levels to meet business requirements.
• When undertaking purchasing for the department it is within the company guidelines.
• Participate in the monthly stocktake, action any discrepancies immediately.

Rewards & Benefits

Our rewards package includes:
Annual Conference Event and Awards
Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

Apprenticeship Highlights

You will gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Senior Production Chef.
You will receive onsite training with an award‑winning training provider who will support and guide you throughout your Apprenticeship journey.
Gain essential life skills.
Gain confidence.

Eligibility

To become an apprentice you must:
be 16 or over
not already be in full-time education
You can start an apprenticeship whether you're starting your career, want a change. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Benefits

As an apprentice you'll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get experience in a real job
Study for at least 20% of your working hours
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship