Overview
Assistant Kitchen Manager role at Hilton Watford Hotel, Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA. Welcome to a world of opportunities at the UK’s #1 Great Place to Work 2025, with training, resources and support to develop and grow.
What we offer
* Annual salary of £35,349.60
* Smart uniform provided and laundered
* Free and healthy meals when on duty
* Personal development programmes to support your career
* Opportunity to contribute to Corporate Responsibility programmes
* Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
* Team Member Referral Program
* High street discounts with Perks at Work
* Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
* Discounted dental and health cover
* Free parking
* Subsidised taxi scheme
* Accommodation available with all bills included
* Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast
* Modern and inclusive team member areas
What will I be doing?
As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
* Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
* Ensure consistency in the quality of dishes at all times
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene, Health and Safety, and stock procedures
* Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
* Support brand standards through training and assessment of your team
* Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
* Understand activities in other departments and implications
What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills and values that follow:
* Strong sous chef or previous head chef experience
* Creative approach to food
* Strong supervisory skills
* Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings
Every job makes the stay. At Hilton, it matters where you stay, but the stay is only one side of the story.
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