Assistant Kitchen Manager

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Watford is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee and train the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing food costs, ensuring dish quality, and compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong supervisory skills and a commitment to customer service. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including meals, discounts, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary of £35,349.60

Free meals when on duty

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

Discounted dental and health cover

Free parking

Accommodation available with all bills included

Qualifications

• Strong sous chef or previous head chef experience required.
• Creative approach to food is essential.
• Strong supervisory skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes.
• Manage food cost controls for revenue contributions.

Skills

Strong sous chef or previous head chef experience

Creative approach to food

Strong supervisory skills

Committed to delivering high customer service

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Ability to work various shifts

Job description

Overview

Assistant Kitchen Manager role at Hilton Watford Hotel, Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA. Welcome to a world of opportunities at the UK’s #1 Great Place to Work 2025, with training, resources and support to develop and grow.

What we offer

• Annual salary of £35,349.60
• Smart uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Personal development programmes to support your career
• Opportunity to contribute to Corporate Responsibility programmes
• 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
• Free parking
• Subsidised taxi scheme
• Accommodation available with all bills included
• Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast
• Modern and inclusive team member areas

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. You will also 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 the 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 training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Understand activities in other departments and implications

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills and values that follow:

• Strong sous chef or previous head chef experience
• Creative approach to food
• Strong supervisory skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

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