Kitchen Operations Manager - Multi-Kitchen & Cost Control

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Glyndebourne to oversee kitchen operations, manage stock and food ordering, and support the culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management roles and strong attention to detail, ensuring operational excellence during events. This is a full-time, permanent position in East Sussex offering a salary of £33,000 per annum plus additional benefits including free meals and parking.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free onsite car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes

Access to a Digital GP for you and your family

Travel discounts with leading brands

Savings on supermarket shopping

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cashback rewards and retail discounts

Free wellbeing, mindfulness, and exercise classes

Discounts shared with friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie with strong admin/stock skills.
• Confident with ordering systems, goods receipting, and supplier communication.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stock management processes across multiple kitchens.
• Manage all food ordering using approved suppliers and systems.
• Oversee goods-in processes, ensuring accurate delivery checks.
• Support the Head Chef in ensuring consistent food quality and presentation.
• Work closely with chefs, front-of-house teams, venue management, and RA support teams.

Skills

Stock management

Food ordering

Cost control

Team communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock/ordering platforms

Job description

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Glyndebourne to oversee kitchen operations, manage stock and food ordering, and support the culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management roles and strong attention to detail, ensuring operational excellence during events. This is a full-time, permanent position in East Sussex offering a salary of £33,000 per annum plus additional benefits including free meals and parking.