Kitchen Manager

Holiday Inn Portsmouth; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Portsmouth is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while leading a team of chefs. This role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Discounts across major retailers

Complimentary hotel discounts

50% off food and beverage

Employee Assistance Line

Unlimited access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing kitchen operations in compliance with standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen function at the hotel.
• Motivating and developing line chefs for service excellence.
• Managing kitchen-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

The role

Our Kitchen Manager is responsible for delivering an efficient, effective, and profitable kitchen service that complies with all Health & Food Safety requirements. You will lead, develop, and motivate your team of Line Chefs to create a positive work culture and ensure all brand and company objectives are met. The role reports directly to the Business Excellence Manager and is based at our attractive hotel in Portsmouth, PO1 2TA.

Kitchen Manager responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the kitchen function at the hotel
2. Leading, motivating, and developing all line chefs to support service excellence, safety, and demonstrate company values and culture
3. Reviewing guest feedback regularly and seeking innovative ways to improve the guest experience
4. Managing all kitchen-related administrative tasks and third-party contractors
5. Collaborating with other departmental leaders within the hotel to ensure smooth operations and enhanced guest service

Other businesses may refer to this role as Head Chef or Executive Chef.

Full details of the role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. If you'd like to learn more before applying, please contact our resourcing team at [e-mail].

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Annual Conference and Awards Event
• Career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Discounts across major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complimentary Employee, Family, and Friends discounts at hotels within the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and partner hotels worldwide
• 50% off food and beverage while staying in our hotels
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line for mental health, wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• Unlimited free access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

To succeed in this role, you should have previous experience managing kitchen operations in compliance with all standards and regulations. Strong leadership, motivational communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. You should also have the ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively, and be passionate about delivering consistent results.

Next steps

A member of our hotel team will contact you to schedule a 15-minute chat to get to know you better. We will discuss the role in detail and give you the opportunity to showcase your skills. Successful candidates will then meet with the Business Excellence Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company with a diverse portfolio, including partnerships with leading hotel chains such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton. Our core values unite us all. Please visit our website for more information.

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