Head Kitchen Manager: Fresh, From-Scratch Dining Leader

Lodestone House; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discount

Cash rewards on spend

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Weekend/evening shift pattern

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a small team and deliver freshly prepared meals for boarding students. You will manage menus, production planning, purchasing, and stock controls to ensure quality and budget adherence.

The role involves overseeing kitchen cleanliness, policy implementation, and collaboration with senior management. Term-time flexibility and a focus on leadership and development are valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Business management experience within a kitchen environment.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage house menu, production planning, and purchasing within budget.
• Oversee cleanliness and housekeeping of all kitchen areas and health/safety standards.
• Implement new policies to enhance efficiency.
• Provide up-to-date reports on progress to senior management.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and support leadership.
• Manage stock to minimise waste and meet budget targets.
• Lead the kitchen team and develop staff with a succession plan.
• Conduct performance reviews and set objectives for team members.
• Ensure operational excellence through effective communication and performance management.
• Train and develop kitchen staff with a focus on progression.
• Liaise with House Master and Matron; attend food committee meetings and act on feedback.
• Maintain health and safety standards and PPE compliance.

Skills

Excellent culinary skills

Strong communication

Leadership abilities

Passionate about food

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery

Intermediate food hygiene Level 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a small team and deliver freshly prepared meals for boarding students. You will manage menus, production planning, purchasing, and stock controls to ensure quality and budget adherence.

The role involves overseeing kitchen cleanliness, policy implementation, and collaboration with senior management. Term-time flexibility and a focus on leadership and development are valued.