Kitchen Manager - Bristol

Almondsbury Inn & Lounge; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent British hotel in Bristol is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will manage kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards and prepare high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills. This position offers competitive colleague rates and various employee benefits.

Benefits

50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries

Quarterly Shining Star recognition

Annual colleague celebrations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Sound operational background.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Work closely with the Hotel Manager and Guest Service team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety certification

Job description

Almondsbury Inn & Lounge has 57 bedrooms that offer comfort with a stylish lounge area offering an all-day menu, Starbucks coffee and a mini gym. The role of Kitchen Manager As Kitchen Manager you will be part of a passionate and supportive team who strive to deliver quality service and food to our guests, the team is small and therefore tight-knit creating an environment of support to do great things. Our Kitchen Manager will have passion and commitment to quality, show teamwork with our guest service team and lead the kitchen operation. Our Kitchen Manager will have previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef or Kitchen Manager level. Our Kitchen Manager will cater for dinner covers and prepare buffet breakfast and buffet lunches for conferences, they will maintain the Health & safety and HACCP standards in the business. Additionally stock control, ordering and creating special's menus to support stock control and guest requests will be required. The company invites and encourages our Kitchen Manager to be part of menu review process across the group, to have a voice on what we deliver to our guests., As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen and preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager and Guest Service team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager in a Hotel, Restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Sound operational background.
• Banqueting experience would be advantageous.
• £30 BB per night colleague rate
• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day online GP appointments
• Quarterly Shining Star recognition
• Annual colleague celebrations