Assistant Kitchen Manager

Chieftain; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Welwyn Garden City is looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager. In this role, you will deliver the food concept to company standards, oversee stock control, and support the Head Chef. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Competitive salary with bonuses and a family-friendly work culture offered.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Great live-in accommodation (if required)

Family-friendly policies

Discounted meals

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Must be keen to develop and willing to take responsibility.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the food concept to company standard and exceed guest expectations.
• Oversee food stock control including ordering and deliveries.
• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Train and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Skills

Previous experience in a busy kitchen

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Willingness to take responsibility

Training and developing kitchen team

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Salary: Up to £32,041 per annum plus bonus

Employment Type: Full time / Part time

About the Role

If your ambition is to build a career in a long-established, successful family-run business where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as an Assistant Kitchen Manager. We’re independent, believe in investing in the future, and love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached, and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

About Us

Join our Classic Pubs concept, an important part of the McMullen Family, where we create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a busy pub offering classic pub dishes and local events.

We Offer

• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Great live-in accommodation (if required)
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme
• A progressive company that values its people
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• Food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking, and wastage management
• Supporting the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team
• Ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance

Requirements

Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential. You should be keen to develop, willing to take responsibility, and able to remain calm under pressure.