Lead Kitchen Manager – Historic Hotel Dining

Greene King; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts

Greene King Inns

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly benefits

Recognition

Financial wellbeing

Extra savings

Job summary

The Cross Hands Hotel, part of Greene King, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operation. You will direct a team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes while driving efficiency and commercial performance.

Located near Bristol, this role offers the chance to develop people, own the food operation, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience at a historic venue.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a pub, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• A passion for great food and consistently high standards.
• A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to lead by example.
• Strong organisational skills, including rota planning and preparation for service.
• Good commercial awareness, with knowledge of stock control, ordering, waste and labour costs.
• A sound understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• The ability to motivate your team, solve problems and stay calm under pressure.
• Above all, you’ll be someone who takes pride in your kitchen, enjoys developing people and understands the importance of delivering excellent food and service every day.

Responsibilities

• Leading from the front: Motivate, coach and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Delivering great food: Maintain excellent quality, consistency and presentation across the menu, ensuring every dish meets our standards.
• Running an efficient kitchen: Manage stock, ordering, waste and labour costs to support strong commercial performance.
• Planning for success: Organise rotas, preparation and service to ensure the kitchen is ready for busy periods.
• Maintaining high standards: Ensure food safety, allergen management, cleanliness and kitchen compliance are always a priority.
• Working collaboratively: Build strong relationships with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Making the most of our setting: Help create a welcoming food offer that appeals to hotel guests, local customers and visitors exploring the Cotswolds and Bristol.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Rota planning

Stock control

Food safety

Allergen management

Commercial awareness

Hands-on leadership

Job description

The Cross Hands Hotel, part of Greene King, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operation. You will direct a team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes while driving efficiency and commercial performance.

Located near Bristol, this role offers the chance to develop people, own the food operation, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience at a historic venue.