Aspiring Kitchen Leader - Deputy Manager for Quality

Holiday Inn Ashford Central; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeships

Discounts on hotel stays and retailers

Gym and leisure facilities

Wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is looking for a Deputy Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in delivering high-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operations.You will lead the team, uphold food safety standards and contribute to a great guest experience by ensuring consistent dish quality and presentation.

You’ll step into leadership in the Kitchen Manager’s absence, assist with menu planning, control costs and waste, and mentor staff to deliver service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie level.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance standards.
• Commercial awareness with cost control and waste reduction.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager on menu planning and implementation to drive quality and guest appeal.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.
• Support stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste and support profitability.
• Contribute ideas to improve kitchen performance and guest experience.
• Ensure health, safety, hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met.
• Train, motivate and supervise team members to deliver service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive approach

Cost control

Pressure handling

People management

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is looking for a Deputy Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in delivering high-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operations.You will lead the team, uphold food safety standards and contribute to a great guest experience by ensuring consistent dish quality and presentation.

You’ll step into leadership in the Kitchen Manager’s absence, assist with menu planning, control costs and waste, and mentor staff to deliver service excellence in a fast-paced environment.