Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

New Forest Hotels; Forest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Wellbeing EAP

TiPJAR

Discounts to local attractions

Discounts across our Collection

Job summary

New Forest Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen at our scenic New Forest property. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure top-quality food and presentation, and maintain strict health and safety standards.

The role involves cooking and hands-on leadership, with opportunities to manage costs and contribute to a guest-focused experience in a beautiful setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and control kitchen costs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and coordinating with front-of-house staff.
• Passion for food quality and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our small kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food costs and inventory.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Budget management

Organisation & time management

Leadership

Customer service focus

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to manage the kitchen at our scenic hotel in the heart of the New Forest. As Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing kitchen operations and food production, producing great quality food for our guests while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. This role is a practical one that involves cooking and would be perfect for a Senior CDP,SeniorSous-Chef, Head Chef looking for something slightly different.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage our smallkitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food costs and inventory.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate:

Whilst these skills are desirable, training will be given in use of computer software and cost management etc

• Looking to gain experience in a kitchen management role.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• A passion for food, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to manage budgets and control kitchen costs.
• organisational and time management skills.

What We Offer:

• A competetive salary of £41,6000 per annum, 40hours, 5 days per week to include weekends and bank holidays. Plusservice charge, aduvet day on your birthday, Hospitality Action Wellbeing EAP, TiPJAR, discounts to local attractions and across our Collection.
• The chance to work in a stunning location, surrounded by nature.
• A supportive, friendly team environment. Opportunities for career development and progression.