Kitchen Manager

Box Recruitment Group; Skegness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Box Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK holiday resort operator for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join a busy high‑volume Food & Beverage operation.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, ensure consistent high standards of food quality and safety, manage costs and inventory, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced service environment. A Level 3 Food Safety qualification is required and experience in resort/hospitality groups is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification is required.
• Proven team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments.
• Experience managing food costs, stock and waste.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the kitchen and service.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to standards.
• Monitor quality, cost control and waste reduction.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Holiday Resort | High-Volume Kitchen Operation

Box Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK holiday resort operator for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join their busy Food & Beverage operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading a team, developing people and maintaining consistently high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

You’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality, managing kitchen performance and maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.

The Role

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ensuring food is prepared, cooked and presented consistently to the required standards.
• Maintaining excellent food quality, portion control and recipe specifications.
• Planning kitchen resources and ensuring the right team is in place for each service.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen team members.
• Coaching the team to improve performance, skills and confidence.
• Managing food costs through effective menu planning, portion control and waste reduction.
• Monitoring kitchen performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Ensuring allergen and dietary requirements are managed correctly.
• Supporting food safety audits, inspections and compliance checks.
• Maintaining accurate kitchen records and operational checks.
• Managing stock levels, ordering, rotation and storage.
• Monitoring food waste and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service.
• Ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for busy trading periods and peak guest volumes.
• Making guest experience a key focus of kitchen decisions and ensuring food quality contributes to an excellent overall experience.
• Leading by example and creating a positive, energetic and team-focused kitchen environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is hard-working, reliable, determined and passionate about delivering great food and developing people.

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced Kitchen Supervisor.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Experience managing food costs, stock and waste.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective during busy service periods.
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to lead from the front.
• A genuine passion for delivering consistently high food quality and guest experiences.
• The confidence to identify areas for improvement and implement positive changes.

You should hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a kitchen team to consistently deliver high standards in a busy environment.

Experience within a holiday park, resort, hotel, restaurant group, visitor attraction or other high-volume hospitality operation would be particularly attractive.

Key Performance Indicators

• Food quality and consistency
• Guest satisfaction
• Food cost against budget
• Food safety and hygiene audit results
• Kitchen efficiency and service speed
• Team engagement and retention
• Stock and waste control
• Cleanliness and presentation standards

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional looking to take the next step in their career or an established Kitchen Manager looking for a new challenge within a high-volume hospitality environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop a talented kitchen team, influence food quality and financial performance, and play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

If you’re energetic, enthusiastic, hands‑on and passionate about food and people, we’d love to hear from you.

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