Head Kitchen Manager — Fresh From-Scratch Dining & Leadership

Lodestone House; Rugby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career pathways

MyLearning

Digital GP

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Discount sharing

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Lodestone House to lead a small catering team and deliver fresh, from-scratch meals for boarding students. You will oversee menu planning, purchasing, stock control, and kitchen housekeeping while implementing new policies and ensuring high standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and business management skills, with a focus on efficiency and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate staff.
• Experience in business management within a kitchen environment.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage house menu, food production planning, and purchasing within budget constraints.
• Oversee cleanliness and housekeeping of kitchen areas, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Implement new policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Provide progress reports to senior management.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and support leadership.
• Manage stock to minimise waste and maintain budgetary targets.
• Lead the kitchen team development and progression, including performance reviews.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Business management

Food excellence

Education

NVQ2 professional cookery

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Lodestone House to lead a small catering team and deliver fresh, from-scratch meals for boarding students. You will oversee menu planning, purchasing, stock control, and kitchen housekeeping while implementing new policies and ensuring high standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and business management skills, with a focus on efficiency and student wellbeing.