Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off on-park dining

20% discounts on Haven Holidays

In-store discounts

Free access to facilities

Job summary

Haven, operated by Bourne Leisure, is seeking a Kitchen Team Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen team and drive exceptional dining experiences. You will be hands-on with cooking and performance, provide coaching, and manage resources to keep operations efficient and compliant.

The role rewards proactive leadership and a commitment to high standards. You will influence guest satisfaction, monitor team performance, and support development opportunities while ensuring health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large kitchen teams in roles such as Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
• Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
• Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
• Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Health & safety knowledge

Budgeting

Flexibility

Experience with large kitchen teams

Job description

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Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Team Manager! Lead with passion and skill to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests, ensuring top-quality service and exceptional meals.

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As the Kitchen Manager,you'llbe at the heart of an energetic kitchen team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation.You'llinspire your team to hit their goals and keep uphigh standardsby showing them howit’sdone!You'llbe hands-on with cooking and performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly.You'llalso be the driving force behind fantastic dining experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus,you'llmake sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies and brand standards.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
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• Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
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• Performance Management:Monitorindividual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
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• Resource Management: Overseeteam scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
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• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operationscomply withhealth and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
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• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
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• Training and Development: Supportteam development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.
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Requirements

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• - Proven experience leading large kitchen teams in roles such as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or as an experienced Sous Chef.
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• - Strong leadership and communication skills.
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• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingattention to detail.
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• - Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
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• - Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
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• - Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
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• - Experience in budgeting andfinancial management.
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• - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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What We Offer

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• - An inclusive, supportive work environment.
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• - Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
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• - Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
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• - Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
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We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at:[e-mail]

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