Kitchen Manager

Haven Holidays; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Fully funded qualifications

Career development

On-park dining discount

Store discounts

Job summary

Haven is seeking a Kitchen Team Manager in Weymouth to lead a busy kitchen with passion, directing a team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional service. You’ll be hands-on, mentor staff, manage resources, budgets, and standards while keeping safety and brand guidelines at the forefront.

You’ll drive training, performance reviews, and continuous improvement, while ensuring a welcoming guest experience and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent service and meals.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by addressing concerns and maintaining high standards.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and conduct reviews.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, and resource management to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Drive training and development to grow the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Budgeting/financial management

Job description

Employer: Haven. Advertised by inploi, which runs Haven's careers site.

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus

Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Team Manager! Lead with passion and skill to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests, ensuring top-quality service and exceptional meals.

As the Kitchen Manager,you'llbe at the heart of an energetic kitchen team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation.You'llinspire your team to hit their goals and keep uphigh standardsby showing them howit’sdone!You'llbe hands-on with cooking and performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly.You'llalso be the driving force behind fantastic dining experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus,you'llmake sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
• Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
• Performance Management:Monitorindividual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Resource Management: Overseeteam scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operationscomply withhealth and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
• Training and Development: Supportteam development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.

Requirements

• - Proven experience leading large kitchen teams in roles such as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or as an experienced Sous Chef.
• - Strong leadership and communication skills.
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingattention to detail.
• - Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• - Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• - Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• - Experience in budgeting andfinancial management.
• - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• - An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• - Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• - Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• - Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.