Lead Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Buffet & F&B

Aramark; Warwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a Kitchen Manager for Warwick Castle to lead the hotel food and beverage kitchen operations in a high-volume hospitality setting. You will ensure exceptional food quality, drive operational efficiency and maintain full compliance with food safety standards, while coaching a predominantly young kitchen team.

The role requires a proactive leader who can adapt to seasonal fluctuations, manage stock and costs, and contribute ideas to enhance guest satisfaction and menu

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in high-volume hospitality settings.
• Ability to lead and develop a predominantly young kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring efficient service and high food quality.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels, minimize waste and support food cost targets.
• Recruit, train and motivate a young, evolving kitchen team.
• Ensure buffet presentation and replenishment meet guest expectations and brand standards.
• Execute centrally developed menus and provide operational feedback for improvements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety

High-volume ops

Cost control

Communication

Job description

Aramark is recruiting a Kitchen Manager for Warwick Castle to lead the hotel food and beverage kitchen operations in a high-volume hospitality setting. You will ensure exceptional food quality, drive operational efficiency and maintain full compliance with food safety standards, while coaching a predominantly young kitchen team.

The role requires a proactive leader who can adapt to seasonal fluctuations, manage stock and costs, and contribute ideas to enhance guest satisfaction and menu