Kitchen Manager — Historic Inn (Live-In + Growth)

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Hertford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

45 hours per week

Live-in accommodation

Maternity/paternity pay

Gratuities share

Meal discounts

GROW programme training

Career progression

Job summary

The Salisbury Arms Hotel in Hertford is a traditional, 18th‑century landmark celebrating beer and food in a busy town centre. This recently refurbished property offers a lively, community‑focused dining and drinking experience with a garden terrace and private dining room.

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, drive quality, manage stock and safety, and develop the team. We offer a competitive salary, a generous bonus scheme, 45 hours per week, live‑in accommodation if

Qualifications

• Ability to cook and present dishes to specification in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in stocktaking and stock control management.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Exemplary personal hygiene and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Recruit, train, and coach junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain food health and safety standards and budgets.

Skills

Cooking

Stock control

Communication

Hygiene

Recruitment & training

Food health & safety

Job description

The Salisbury Arms Hotel in Hertford is a traditional, 18th‑century landmark celebrating beer and food in a busy town centre. This recently refurbished property offers a lively, community‑focused dining and drinking experience with a garden terrace and private dining room.

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a busy kitchen, drive quality, manage stock and safety, and develop the team. We offer a competitive salary, a generous bonus scheme, 45 hours per week, live‑in accommodation if