Assistant Kitchen Manager - WatfordWELCOME 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. A WORLD OF REWARDSCompetitive annual salary ranging from £33000 to £35000, based on experience plus service charge Smart uniform provided and launderedFree and healthy meals when on dutyGrow your Career ! Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your careerA 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 ProgramHigh street discounts: with Perks at WorkHoliday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)Discounted dental and health coverFree ParkingSubsidised Taxi SchemeAccommodation available with all billsincludedGuest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfastModern and inclusive Team Member's areasWhat 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. An Assistant Kitchen Manager will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}Shift pattern: 06:00-14:00 / 10:00-18:00 / 15:00-23:00.Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated teamEnsure consistency in quality of dishes at all timesEnsure compliance with food hygiene, Health and Safety, and stock proceduresEnsure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotasSupport brand standards through the training and assessment of your teamManage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenueKnowledge of activities in other departments and implicationsWhat are we looking for?An Assistant Kitchen Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:Strong Sous Chef or previous Head Chef ExperienceApproaches food in a creative wayStrong supervisory skillsPositive attitudeGood communication skillsCommitted to delivering a high level of customer serviceExcellent grooming standardsExcellent planning and organising skillsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:Relevant qualifications for roleAbility to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and eveningsEVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality CompanyExact Location: Elton Way, Watford, England, WD25 8HA, United Kingdom