Kitchen Manager

Blue Arrow; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Hastings is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to join their team. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring food safety standards. The position offers daytime hours with no late nights, a supportive environment, and opportunities for creativity. Ideal candidates should possess strong cooking and organizational skills, along with a passion for fresh food.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen, ideally as a sous or second chef.
• Strong cooking and organizational skills.
• A passion for fresh, wholesome food and great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving high-quality fresh food.
• Take the lead in the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met.

Skills

Cooking skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Kitchen Manager to join a welcoming kitchen team at a popular restaurant in the Hastings area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who wants to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a relaxed and friendly environment - with a great work-life balance and no late nights!

About the Role

As Kitchen Manager, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver a delicious, high quality menu for our restaurant, including breakfasts, lunches, light bites and homemade specials. You'll be hands on in the kitchen and ready to step up when needed, helping to lead the team and maintain smooth service during peak times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving high-quality fresh food.
• Take the lead in the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Help with menu planning and introducing seasonal specials.
• Support stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive team environment.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen, ideally as a sous or second chef.
• Strong cooking and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a calm head under pressure.
• A passion for fresh, wholesome food and great customer service.
• Reliability and flexibility.

What we offer

• Daytime working hours with no evenings.
• A supportive, friendly working environment.
• Staff discounts.
• Opportunities for progression and creativity.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

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