Kitchen Manager (38 hours p/w) - Forest Lodge - Farnham, Surrey
We are recruiting a Kitchen Manager for our Forest Lodge Restaurant on a Full-time, Permanent Basis, working 38 hours per week including alternate weekends.
Pay rate from £36,050 per annum D.O.E
Haskins Garden Centres
Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.
We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that s why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have a sense of humour and an eagerness to learn, we want you to join our friendly, happy team
The role of Kitchen Manager
To lead and motivate a team of chefs and kitchen porters. Working in conjunction with the Restaurant General Manager you will create a strong culture of teamwork between front of house and back of house personnel. You will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team. Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
You will be responsible for creating, preparing, and serving a wide range of high-quality food and ensuring excellent customer service is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities include:
Oversee all aspects of the kitchen and food preparation
Lead and supervise a team of kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling
Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times
Collaborate with management to develop and implement cost-effective strategies
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
Ensure timely preparation and delivery of all food items
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Assist in cooking and food preparation as needed
About You
With previous catering/hospitality-based experience you will be a self-motivated effective communicator that enjoys working as part of a team.
You will have leadership experience along with an externally recognized food preparation/handling related qualification.
In return we provide:
Generous Company Discount scheme
Retail discounts, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts
Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax
Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more
Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family
Company pension scheme for eligible employees
Free on-site parking
Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata)
Uniform provided