Executive Kitchen Leader: Quality, Profit & Culture

Kew Green Hotels; England; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts on hotel stays & retailers

Gym, pools & leisure facilities

Wellbeing support 24/7

Descripción de la vacante

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen operation, driving quality, efficiency, and profitability while nurturing a positive culture for the team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will ensure compliance, audit readiness and consistent delivery of high standards in a hotel setting.

You will lead from the front, develop the kitchen team, manage budgets, and partner with other departments to enhance the guest experience.

Formación

• Proven experience as Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership to motivate, coach and develop a kitchen team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, health & hygiene regulations and compliance requirements.
• Commercial awareness with budgeting, cost control and profitability responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to improve.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and passion for delivering great food and experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kitchen function to operate efficiently, safely and profitably while delivering high-quality food.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food that enhances the guest experience.
• Manage kitchen administration, including compliance documentation, audits and third-party contractors.
• Maintain full compliance with Health, Hygiene and Food Safety regulations and audit readiness.
• Control stock, ordering and rotation to minimise waste and maximise gross profit.
• Take ownership of budgets and deliver against financial targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth, joined-up operations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of line Chefs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen operation, driving quality, efficiency, and profitability while nurturing a positive culture for the team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will ensure compliance, audit readiness and consistent delivery of high standards in a hotel setting.

You will lead from the front, develop the kitchen team, manage budgets, and partner with other departments to enhance the guest experience.