WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. To share the light and warmth of hospitality. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive annual salary ranging from £33,000 to £35,000, based on experience plus service charge
* Smart uniform provided and laundered
* Free and healthy meals when on duty
* Grow your Career!
* Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
* A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
* 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’s areas
Responsibilities
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 be required to manage food cost controls and perform 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 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 the training and assessment of your team
* Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
* Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
Shift pattern: 06:00–14:00 / 10:00–18:00 / 15:00–23:00.
Qualifications
* Strong Sous Chef or previous Head Chef experience
* Approaches food in a creative way
* Strong supervisory skills
* Positive attitude
* Good communication skills
* Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
* Excellent grooming standards
* Excellent planning and organising skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications for role
* Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings
Company Philosophy
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but the Stay is only one side of the story. Behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
Job Details
Work Locations: Hilton Watford Hotel
Schedule: Full‑time
Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Job Category: Culinary
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