Deputy Kitchen Manager

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Deputy Kitchen Team Manager, where you'll lead a vibrant kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves cooking, managing operations, and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy competitive benefits, including discounts and training opportunities, while working in a culture that values openness and flexibility. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free access to Leisure Facilities

Up to 50% discount on food

20% discount for family and friends

Corporate Box opportunity at O2 Arena

Training and development opportunities

Reward & recognition schemes

Support programs for health and well-being

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large teams in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in managing operations, performance, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen Team Manager in daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage stock and cost control.
• Engage and inspire the team to maintain kitchen standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Hygiene

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification

Job description

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Deputy Kitchen Team Manager!

Role Overview:

As part of our full-time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will:

1. Support the Kitchen Team Manager with the day-to-day operation of our restaurant's kitchen, following standard operating procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
2. Deliver performance targets against budget, manage stock, margins, and cost control.
3. Assist with administrative tasks including team rotas, safety, and legislative compliance checks.
4. Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues, and set growth goals.
5. Lead and coach the team to work productively and develop professionally.
6. Engage and inspire the team to be guest-focused.
7. Recruit and train new team members.
8. This is a hands-on role where you will cook approximately 85% of your time, while also ensuring kitchen standards on health, safety, and hygiene are maintained.

What’s In It For You?

• Free access to our Leisure Facilities, including the swimming pool.
• Up to 50% discount on food at the park and 20% in our shops.
• Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena.
• Discounts with various national brands and retailers.
• 20% discount for you, your family, and friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels.
• Reward & recognition schemes.
• Training and development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• Support programs for health, mental well-being, and finances.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria apply).

Salary: Competitive plus benefits. Onsite accommodation available if needed.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading large teams in a fast-paced kitchen or similar environment.
• Experience in managing operations, performance, resources, and cost control.
• Ability to confidently handle guest concerns and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification.

Who are we?

We’re part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family, including Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 team members across 39 seaside locations, with our HQ in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?

Our work culture is defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we value and support our team members through our Breath of Fresh Air culture, emphasizing openness and transparency. We aim to offer flexibility where possible; our Team Managers typically work around 45 hours per week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.

We would love to hear from you!