Deputy Kitchen Manager

Kew Green Hotels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeships

Staff discounts

Gym & leisure access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a driven Deputy Kitchen Manager in Ashford to support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient kitchen operation and guest experience. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager, lead the team, uphold standards and contribute to profitability through strong cost control and waste reduction.

You’ll step up in the Kitchen Manager’s absence, drive menu implementation, maintain cleanliness and safety, train staff, and sustain brand standards while delivering great

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership ability and the capacity to motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure all dishes meet brand standards and safety requirements.
• Assist in menu planning and implementation to drive quality and appeal.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.
• Support stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste.
• Provide training and coaching to team members to deliver service excellence.
• Ensure health, safety, hygiene and food safety standards are met.
• Promote continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership potential

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Deputy Kitchen Manager to support the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operation. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining standards and ensuring every dish contributes to a great guest experience. About the Role You’ll support the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and team performance.,

• Stepping into a leadership role in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensuring all food is prepared, presented and served to brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Working alongside the Kitchen Manager on menu planning and implementation to drive quality and guest appeal.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.
• Supporting stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste and support profitability.
• Contributing ideas and feedback to improve kitchen performance and guest experience.
• Ensuring all health, safety, hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met.
• Training, motivating and supervising team members to deliver service excellence., Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

You’re an aspiring kitchen leader with a passion for food, people and performance. You’re ready to take on more responsibility and develop your leadership capability.

• Experience at Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie level.
• A good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership potential, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to step up when needed.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of cost control and waste reduction.
• The ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to progress your career.

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.