Kitchen Manager

HHM Hospitality; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as a Kitchen Manager, where your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional food quality and service. In this role, you'll oversee kitchen operations, ensuring productivity and adherence to sustainability standards. With opportunities for career advancement to Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in shaping the culinary experience while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform required duties through education or training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen set-up and food production to ensure quality.
• Inspect workstations and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Train and support associates to meet brand standards.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Practices

Time Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: KitchenManager

Supervise set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up and service are in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Sous Chef – Head Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Inspect daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to ensure estimates are completed correctly and associates follow these estimates.
• Pull all food needed for daily production from walk-in box and utilize all leftovers.
• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas of the kitchen. Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and strictly enforce the "clean as you go" policy.
• Inspect all work stations and ensure proper set-up for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
• Prepare daily production charts.
• Attend associate meetings, offer suggestions on how to solve associate problems.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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