Kitchen Team Lead — Bonus + Onsite Stay

Haven; Ayr; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Onsite accommodation

Team discounts: Haven Holidays & in‑st

Free access to facilities

Job summary

Haven is seeking a Kitchen Team Manager to lead a busy kitchen, hands-on from the front and driving excellence in guest dining experiences. You will coach a dynamic team, manage daily operations and budgets, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

This full-time role offers career development and a supportive environment. You will be responsible for staffing, training, quality control, and maintaining a welcoming, high-performance kitchen culture while delivering memorable holidays for

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dining experiences.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure smooth operations.
• Coach and develop team through feedback and training.
• Champion health, safety and compliance across all operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

People management

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification

Job description

Haven is seeking a Kitchen Team Manager to lead a busy kitchen, hands-on from the front and driving excellence in guest dining experiences. You will coach a dynamic team, manage daily operations and budgets, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

This full-time role offers career development and a supportive environment. You will be responsible for staffing, training, quality control, and maintaining a welcoming, high-performance kitchen culture while delivering memorable holidays for