Kitchen Manager - Birmingham

Valor Hospitality; Highgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Highgate is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and food safety in a fast-paced environment. This role includes managing costs, training the team, and fostering customer satisfaction through operational excellence.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts for friends and family

50% discount when dining

Access to high-street discounts

Wellness activities and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage stock and food cost controls for profitability.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety Compliance

Cost Management

Communication

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Job description

Overview

As Kitchen Manager, you will take ownership of our kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, brand standards, and food safety policies are consistently upheld. You will oversee kitchen team performance, cost control, HACCP processes, and departmental audits, driving efficiency and innovation while maintaining profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on leader who can inspire a kitchen team, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food that meets brand standards.
• Manage stock, purchasing, and food cost controls using Epsys to maximize profitability.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Implement, maintain, and enhance operational processes, ensuring efficiency and excellence.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, including payroll costs and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage department to create exciting menu offerings and food promotions.
• Train, develop, and support kitchen team members to excel in their roles.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, training sessions, and team briefings.
• Oversee the operational success of our Deliveroo agreement, ensuring policies are met.
• Drive customer satisfaction by reviewing and acting on guest feedback and reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing kitchen costs, stock control, and budgeting to maximize profitability.
• A creative mindset with a passion for menu development and innovation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Are you passionate about food, leadership, and delivering top-tier guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, efficiency, and teamwork drive success? If so, we want you to lead our kitchen team at AC Hotel Birmingham as our Kitchen Manager!
• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family.
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250.
• Wellbeing and development opportunities: wellness activities, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support), Healthcare Cash Plan options, fully funded apprenticeship programmes, internal development programmes, and monthly/annual team awards.