Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Haven; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Team Manager at Haggerston Castle Holiday Park. Lead a dynamic kitchen team to create unforgettable dining experiences, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers attractive salary, bonus opportunities, and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

On-site accommodation (subject to availability)

Comprehensive training and ongoing support

Career development opportunities

Team perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large kitchen teams (e.g., Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef).
• Desirable Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support the kitchen team to deliver excellent guest service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification

Job description

Haven Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join our team at Haggerston Castle Holiday Park in Berwick- Upon- Tweed on the shores of Northumberland with its beautiful beaches and lots of Haven fun.

Beal, Near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2PA GBR

Job Details

Position: Kitchen Team Manager

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus

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.

As the Kitchen Manager, you'll be at the heart of an energetic kitchen team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You'll inspire your team to hit their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it’s done! You'll be 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'll also be the driving force behind fantastic dining experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies and brand standards.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading large kitchen teams in roles such as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or as an experienced Sous Chef.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification desirable.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

What We Offer

• Attractive salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
• On-site accommodation, subject to availability and T&Cs.
• An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• 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!
  
  

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take about 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you. If shortlisted, our interview process may consist of two stages: an interview and a skills test.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are ready to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be full-time, part-time or a job-share.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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