Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in London seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensure quality standards, and lead the team. The ideal candidate has prior sous chef or head chef experience and excels in planning and delivering exceptional customer service. This role offers a salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 plus benefits including meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary £35,000 - £38,000

Smart uniform provided

Free meals when on duty

Career development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards in food preparation.
• Comply with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train the kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure consistency in the quality of dishes.
• Manage food cost controls.

Skills

Sous Chef or Head Chef Experience

Creative approach to food

Strong supervisory skills

High level of customer service

Planning and organising skills

Job description

Overview

Assistant Kitchen Manager (Job Number: HOT0BYG1) at Hilton London Olympia Hotel, 380 Kensington High Street, London W14 8NL.

Work Locations

Hilton London Olympia Hotel, 380 Kensington High Street, London W14 8NL

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual Salary ranging from £35000 - £38000 plus service charge
• Smart uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career!
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

Responsibilities

An Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, Health and Safety, and stock procedures
• Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Kitchen Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Strong Sous Chef or previous Head Chef Experience
• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organising skills

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

Closing

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