Kitchen Manager

Platinum-Recruitment; Monkton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-In Accommodation Included

Workplace pension

Free staff meals on shift

Parking on-site

Job summary

Platinum-Recruitment are recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the team at a busy holiday park pub in Kent. The role offers full autonomy over daily kitchen operations, menu development, and cost control, with live-in accommodation provided.

You will oversee food prep, stock, GP margins, and health and safety standards, while training and scheduling the kitchen staff. Experience as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Lead Cook is essential, along with strong pub catering background and a

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Lead Cook or similar role.
• Background in fresh food preparation and pub catering.
• Knowledge of cost control / GP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen management, food prep and service.
• Cook and present high-quality fresh food in a busy pub environment.
• Manage stock control, ordering, GP margins and wastage.
• Lead, train and schedule the kitchen staff and line cooks.
• Maintain strict Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Stock control

Food safety

Leadership

Job description

Salary: GBP34000 - GBP35000 per annum + Tronc + Live In

Location: Kent

Salary: £34,000 + Tronc + Benefits

Accommodation: Live-In Accommodation Included / Available

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or ambitious Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge? We are recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the team at our busy, friendly holiday park pub in Plucks Gutter, Kent.

Live-in accommodation is provided, making this a brilliant opportunity if you're looking to relocate or save on travel costs! Our kitchen focuses on serving quality pub classics to holidaymakers, locals, and visitors. You will have full autonomy over daily kitchen operations, specials, stock control, and building your kitchen team.

• Accommodation: Live-In Accommodation included
• Autonomy: Freedom to manage the kitchen, run daily specials, and influence menus
• Environment: Friendly holiday park setting with supportive owners
• Perks: Workplace pension, free staff meals on shift, parking on-site

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen management, food prep, and service.
• Cook and present high-quality fresh food in a busy pub environment.
• Manage stock control, ordering, GP margins, and wastage.
• Lead, train, and schedule the kitchen staff and line cooks.
• Maintain strict Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards.

Requirements (Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Lead Cook.

• Background in fresh food preparation and pub catering.
• Solid grasp of kitchen hygiene, food safety regulations, and cost control / GP.
• Ability to handle busy high-season rushes in a holiday park pub setting.
• Good communication skills and a positive, lead-by-example attitude.