Deputy Kitchen Manager — Lead, Quality & Profit in Kitchen

Kew Green Hotels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel stays

Discounts at retailers/restaurants

Free gym/pool access

Wellbeing support 24/7

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a driven Deputy Kitchen Manager to support delivering a high-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operation. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you will lead the team, uphold standards and ensure every dish contributes to a great guest experience.

You will support day-to-day leadership of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and team performance, stepping in as needed and driving continuous improvement across menu planning,

Qualifications

• Aspiring kitchen leader with a passion for food and people.
• Experience at Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie level.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance.
• Commercial awareness with cost control and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Step into leadership role in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager on menu planning and implementation to drive quality and guest appeal.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.
• Support stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste and support profitability.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve kitchen performance and guest experience.
• Ensure health, safety, hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met.
• Train, motivate and supervise team members to deliver service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a driven Deputy Kitchen Manager to support delivering a high-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operation. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you will lead the team, uphold standards and ensure every dish contributes to a great guest experience.

You will support day-to-day leadership of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and team performance, stepping in as needed and driving continuous improvement across menu planning,