Head Chef & Kitchen Manager — Lead a High-Volume Brigade

Village Hotel - Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Stay discounts

Food & Starbucks discounts

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

Job summary

Village Hotel Reading is seeking an experienced Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen in a high-volume, all-day dining environment. You’ll recruit, mentor and inspire your brigade to deliver mouth-watering menus while driving the commercial strategy and protecting the bottom line.

From leading the food, brigade, commercial engine, and standards, you’ll ensure precise, consistent cooking, strong food safety, and a team culture with autonomy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• The Food: Delivering mouth-watering menus exactly as company specs, safely and consistently.
• The Brigade: Lead, coach and motivate the team, driving hiring decisions with measurable metrics.

Job description

Village Hotel Reading is seeking an experienced Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen in a high-volume, all-day dining environment. You’ll recruit, mentor and inspire your brigade to deliver mouth-watering menus while driving the commercial strategy and protecting the bottom line.

From leading the food, brigade, commercial engine, and standards, you’ll ensure precise, consistent cooking, strong food safety, and a team culture with autonomy and integrity.