Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

New Forest Hotels; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Birthday duvet day

Wellbeing EAP

TiPJAR

Discounts to local attractions

Discounts across our Collection

Job summary

New Forest Hotels in Lyndhurst is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, oversee food production, and uphold the highest hygiene standards for our scenic hotel. This practical role suits a Senior CDP, Senior Sous-Chef, or Head Chef seeking a management path.

You will lead a small team, monitor food costs, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining top-quality dining experiences in a picturesque New Forest setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Budget control

Time management

Customer service

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, Senior Sous-Chef, Head Chef looking for something slightly different.

Key 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.

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, 40 hours, 5 days per week to include weekends and bank holidays. Plus service charge, a duvet 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.