Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hilton; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food service. Responsibilities include managing food cost controls and training staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have prior Sous Chef or Head Chef experience and a passion for creative food presentation. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Salary ranging from £35000 - £38000 plus service charge

Smart uniform provided and laundered

Free meals when on duty

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts with Perks at Work

Discounted dental and health cover

Guest Experience Day after probation

Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

Qualifications

• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Stock procedures.
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team.
• Manage food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.
• Manage food cost controls effectively.

Skills

Strong Sous Chef or previous Head Chef Experience

Approaches food in a creative way

Strong supervisory skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Excellent planning and organising skills

Education

Relevant qualifications for role

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• 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 daysincluding 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

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.

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Kitchen Manager will also be required to manage 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
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent planning and organising skills

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

• Relevant qualifications for role
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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Job: Culinary

Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0BT85

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