Kitchen Manager

Hilton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton as a Kitchen Manager where you'll manage and train a dedicated kitchen team to provide exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to ensure high-quality food standards, oversee food cost controls, and contribute to a vibrant hospitality environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive rewards, Hilton is a leading employer dedicated to your career growth.

Benefits

Free uniforms

£200 Team Member Referral Program

Free Car Park

Discounted bus fares

28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing yearly

Pension scheme

Discounted dental and health cover

High street discounts

Personal Development programmes

Free Meal on each shift

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in culinary arts or kitchen management are advantageous.
• Ability to manage team rosters effectively ensuring all shifts are covered.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train the kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Control food costs to contribute to revenue.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Creative approach to food

Strong planning skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always bring all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity, and drive to achieve our common goal: “To share the light and warmth of hospitality.” With excellent training, resources, and support from managers and colleagues, there are always opportunities to develop and grow.

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 a year + Bonus Scheme

A world of rewards:

• Free uniforms
• £200 Team Member Referral Program
• Free Car Park
• Discounted bus fares to and from the city centre, £1.50 each way (some routes are now for free)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly)
• Pension scheme
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Grow your career: access to a network of 6,500+ hotels across 100+ countries (subject to local right-to-work rules)
• Personal Development: programmes designed to support your career and help you achieve your goals
• Opportunities to develop your kitchen career through various courses
• Free Meal on each shift

A Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while controlling food costs.

What will I be doing?

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also manage food cost controls. Specifically, your responsibilities include:

• Manage and train the kitchen team effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in the quality of dishes at all times
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, Health and Safety, and stock procedures
• Manage resources to meet business needs through effective rota management
• Support brand standards via team training and assessment
• Control food costs to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Understand activities in other departments and their implications
• Assist with workflow, goods receipt, and invoice monitoring

What are we looking for?

A Kitchen Manager representing Hilton brands works on behalf of our guests and collaborates with team members. To succeed, you should embody the following qualities:

• Creative approach to food
• Strong supervisory skills
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to high customer service standards
• Excellent grooming standards
• Strong planning and organisational skills

It would be advantageous to demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends, days, afternoons, and evenings
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to develop and manage team rosters ensuring all shifts are covered

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, it matters where you stay, but the stay is only part of the story. We recognize that creating unforgettable experiences requires many roles, and behind each one is a dedicated person making each stay special. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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