Seasonal Pub Kitchen Leader — High-Volume & Standards

The Langdale Hotel & Spa; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly complimentary stay at Langdale

Fitness and leisure facilities access

Staff meals provided

Refer a Friend bonus up to £300

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts across onsite outlets

Enhanced Sick Pay and Life cover after

Job summary

The Langdale Hotel & Spa is seeking an Operational Leader for its on-site kitchen and F&B teams in Ambleside. You will drive high-volume, high-quality seasonal menus while ensuring strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Collaborate with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences and lead a skilled, compliant team. Key focus areas include P&L management, cost control, procurement, and maintaining 5-star service levels across operations.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in high-volume, quality-focused hospitality.
• Experience training and coaching kitchen teams to 5-star standards.
• Strong ability to manage P&L, labor costs, and revenue opportunities.
• Excellent collaboration with Front of House and F&B leadership.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and sustainability.
• Ability to implement and audit recipes, specs, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver seasonal pub menus with emphasis on quality and volume.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management System across operations.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing staff development with People Team.
• Oversee departmental P&L, labour costs, and profitability through planning.
• Manage inventory, supplier relations, and food cost control; drive waste reduction.

Skills

Operational leadership

People leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Financial & commercial acumen

Inventory & procurement control

Quality, consistency & sustainability

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

The Langdale Hotel & Spa is seeking an Operational Leader for its on-site kitchen and F&B teams in Ambleside. You will drive high-volume, high-quality seasonal menus while ensuring strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Collaborate with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences and lead a skilled, compliant team. Key focus areas include P&L management, cost control, procurement, and maintaining 5-star service levels across operations.