Kitchen Team Leader

Village Hotels; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Maidstone is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader who will support in delivering high-quality dishes. You will collaborate with other chefs and have the opportunity to gain NVQ qualifications. This role offers a great work environment with numerous benefits, including leisure club membership and employee discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary leisure club membership

Employee discount on stays

50% discount on Food and Drink

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo on-the-job training.
• Passion for delivering guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Deputise in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Collaborate with other chefs during prep and service times.
• Help deliver bigger goals within the hotel business.

Skills

Passion for high-quality dishes

Hands-on approach

Education

Willingness to pursue NVQ qualifications

Job description

Overview

As a Kitchen Team Leader for Village Hotels, we are looking for hands-on, passionate individuals to provide vital support in delivering brand-led, mouth-watering dishes to all our customers in the various outlets within our F&B operation. If you're eager to climb the kitchen ladder, we’ll support you in every aspect of your role, providing on-the-job training and NVQ qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside and deputise in the absence of the Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Collaborate with other chefs during prep and service times.
• Play a part in the smooth running of a close-knit team and help deliver bigger goals within the hotel business.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo on-the-job training and pursue NVQ qualifications.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for delivering high-quality dishes and guest satisfaction.

About Village Hotel Club

Here at Village Hotel Club we embrace personality, individualism and fun. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. We operate hotels across the UK and continue to grow.

Benefits

• Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a family member or friend worth £1500 annually.
• Employee discount on overnight stays starting from £35 (based on 2 sharing).
• 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel.
• Exciting training platform with gamified learning.
• Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands.
• A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits.
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working hours.
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with development opportunities.
• Regular team events with our BIG People days monthly.
• Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes.
• Monthly well-being programme to support mental health.
• Anniversary rewards for service milestones.
• Holiday Purchase scheme and Birthday day off.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

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