Lead Kitchen Operations & Team Excellence

Frasers Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion

Retail Reconnect

Fearless 1200

Frasers Fit

Retail Trust

Job summary

The Lion Hotel, part of the Frasers Group, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top quality and food safety, and manage stock and labour costs. You will foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture while coordinating with front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities include menu support, portion control, waste management, and staff development. Strong leadership and UK food hygiene knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role is required.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations in a busy hospitality environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company standards.
• Take an active role in daily food preparation and service.
• Run kitchen services efficiently while supporting the team during busy periods.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes.
• Support menu planning, specials, and seasonal updates.
• Monitor portion control, food quality, and waste management.
• Ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff, manage rotas and training.
• Maintain compliance with UK food hygiene and safety legislation.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Kitchen operations

Leadership & communication

Food safety & HACCP

Allergen awareness

Pressure management

Organisation & problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

The Lion Hotel, part of the Frasers Group, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top quality and food safety, and manage stock and labour costs. You will foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture while coordinating with front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities include menu support, portion control, waste management, and staff development. Strong leadership and UK food hygiene knowledge are essential for success.