Kitchen Manager

Holiday Inn Norwich City; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Norwich is seeking a Kitchen Manager to deliver efficient and profitable kitchen services. You will lead and develop your team while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have previous kitchen management experience, possess strong leadership skills, and be passionate about budget management. The role includes various responsibilities aimed at enhancing guest experiences and ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Discounted hotel stays

Attractive discounts across major retailers

Free unlimited access to Leisure Clubs

Career development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing kitchen operations in compliance with standards.
• Strong leadership and motivational communication skills.
• Passion for managing budgets and controlling costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen function at the hotel.
• Motivate and develop line chefs.
• Review guest feedback and improve guest experience.
• Manage kitchen-related administration.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Budget management

Team motivation

Job description

The role

Our Kitchen Managers are responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and profitable kitchen service that complies with all Health & Food Safety requirements. You will lead, develop and motivate your team of Line Chefs to delight our guests with delicious specials, create a positive work culture and ensure all brand and company objectives are met.
The role reports directly to the Hotel Manager.

Kitchen Manager responsibilities will include:

• Leading the kitchen function at the hotel
• Leading, motivating, and developing all line chefs to support continuing service excellence, safety, and demonstration of company values and culture.
• Review guest feedback frequently and seek new, innovative ways to improve the guest experience.
• Managing all kitchen-related office administration and third-party contractors.
• Partnering with other functional leaders within the hotel to ensure smooth operation across departments to enhance levels of guest service.

Other businesses may call this role Head Chef.

Kew Green Hotels encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make sure to complete the relevant application questions, or contact [e-mail] if you have any questions. We are committed to supporting any adjustments you may need.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Discounted hotel stays around the globe, with food and beverage discounts.
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)
• Personal and career development, including apprenticeships.
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice

What you’ll bring to the team

To be successful in that role you will have previous experience in managing kitchen operations in compliance with all standards and regulations. Your skills in leadership and motivational communication and interpersonal abilities will be vital to success. Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively is something you are passionate about and deliver consistently.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat with shortlisted candidates so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet Business Excellence Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values.