Kitchen Manager

Aramark; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Kitchen Manager for their Pirbright location. The successful candidate will oversee catering operations, manage a team, and ensure all events are profitable and comply with food safety regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £33,000 along with various employee benefits including discounted meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of nine.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations and manage a team.
• Ensure events meet profitability goals and food safety regulations.
• Maintain high-quality standards in food service.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Job description

pursue what matters

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Manager to join our team at Pirbright, GU24 0QQ.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee all aspects of catering operations, specifically supporting corporate meetings and private functions. This role involves managing a team, ensuring events meet profitability goals, adhering to food safety regulations, and maintaining high-quality standards. You will be responsible for daily operational oversight, staff management, budgeting, and delivering an outstanding client experience.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours/week, working pattern Monday to Friday and middle shifts, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work in hospitality.
• We are offering an annual salary of £33,000.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Kitchen Manager:

• Lead and manage a team of nine catering staff, providing direction and support to meet Aramark's high standards.
• Plan, organise, and execute catering services for corporate meetings and private functions.
• Ensure all events are on-budget and profitable, monitoring cost controls and maintaining profit margins.
• Oversee compliance with food safety regulations, ensure recipe cards are strictly followed, and enforce quality standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring their catering needs are met with high satisfaction.
• Coordinate logistics, including event setup, transportation, inventory management, and scheduling.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality or food service industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team of nine.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities, with a focus on detail and compliance.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and industry regulations.
• Flexibility to work some weekends when events are booked.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job Reference 590258.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail].

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

A day in the life of a Kitchen Manager:

• Lead and manage a team of nine catering staff, providing direction and support to meet Aramark's high standards.
• Plan, organise, and execute catering services for corporate meetings and private functions.
• Ensure all events are on-budget and profitable, monitoring cost controls and maintaining profit margins.
• Oversee compliance with food safety regulations, ensure recipe cards are strictly followed, and enforce quality standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring their catering needs are met with high satisfaction.
• Coordinate logistics, including event setup, transportation, inventory management, and scheduling.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality or food service industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team of nine.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities, with a focus on detail and compliance.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and industry regulations.
• Flexibility to work some weekends when events are booked.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job Reference 590258.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.