Kitchen Leader: Elevate Quality & Profitability

Kew Green Hotels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel stays and retailers

Free use of gym, pools and leisure

24/7 wellbeing, financial and legal—24

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen operation across our hotel, driving quality, efficiency and profitability while building a positive team culture. You will lead the kitchen function, ensuring safety, compliance and high food standards, while partnering with other departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences and financial performance.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll manage stock, budgets and recruitment, delivering against targets and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Experience managing budgets and driving profitability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, consistent food.
• Develop and coach the kitchen team.
• Ensure Health, Hygiene and Food Safety compliance and audits.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation and waste.
• Control costs and manage budgets toward targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest experiences.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Food safety & hygiene

Budgeting & cost control

Quality standards

Communication

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to own the kitchen operation across our hotel, driving quality, efficiency and profitability while building a positive team culture. You will lead the kitchen function, ensuring safety, compliance and high food standards, while partnering with other departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences and financial performance.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll manage stock, budgets and recruitment, delivering against targets and