Kitchen Manager - Southampton - £35k p/a Leisure Site
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'll bring your personality to the kitchen, inspiring and motivating your team. Take the reins in the kitchen-whether 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 who enjoys working as part of a team. You will have leadership experience along with an externally recognized food preparation/handling 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 - 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
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