Job Description Kitchen Manager n Holiday Resort | High-Volume Kitchen Operation n Box Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK holiday resort operator for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join their busy Food & Beverage operation.n n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading a team, developing people and maintaining consistently high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.n n You’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality, managing kitchen performance and maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.n n The Rolen n As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the team delivers consistently high-quality food and an excellent guest experience.n n Your responsibilities will include:n n n Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team. n Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. n Ensuring food is prepared, cooked and presented consistently to the required standards. n Maintaining excellent food quality, portion control and recipe specifications. n Planning kitchen resources and ensuring the right team is in place for each service. n Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of kitchen team members. n Coaching the team to improve performance, skills and confidence. n Managing food costs through effective menu planning, portion control and waste reduction. n Monitoring kitchen performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. n Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are consistently maintained. n Ensuring allergen and dietary requirements are managed correctly. n Supporting food safety audits, inspections and compliance checks. n Maintaining accurate kitchen records and operational checks. n Managing stock levels, ordering, rotation and storage. n Monitoring food waste and implementing cost-saving initiatives. n Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service. n Ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared for busy trading periods and peak guest volumes. n Making guest experience a key focus of kitchen decisions and ensuring food quality contributes to an excellent overall experience. n Leading by example and creating a positive, energetic and team-focused kitchen environment. n About Youn n We’re looking for someone who is hard-working, reliable, determined and passionate about delivering great food and developing people .n n You’ll ideally have:n n n Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced Kitchen Supervisor . n Strong team leadership and people management skills. n Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen. n Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety. n Experience managing food costs, stock and waste. n Strong organisational and communication skills. n The ability to remain calm and effective during busy service periods. n A hands-on approach and the ability to lead from the front. n A genuine passion for delivering consistently high food quality and guest experiences. n The confidence to identify areas for improvement and implement positive changes. n You should hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a kitchen team to consistently deliver high standards in a busy environment.n n Experience within a holiday park, resort, hotel, restaurant group, visitor attraction or other high-volume hospitality operation would be particularly attractive.n n Key Performance Indicatorsn n You’ll be responsible for driving performance across:n n n Food quality and consistency n Guest satisfaction n Food cost against budget n Food safety and hygiene audit results n Kitchen efficiency and service speed n Team engagement and retention n Stock and waste control n Cleanliness and presentation standards n The Opportunityn n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional looking to take the next step in their career or an established Kitchen Manager looking for a new challenge within a high-volume hospitality environment.n n You’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop a talented kitchen team, influence food quality and financial performance, and play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience.n n If you’re energetic, enthusiastic, hands-on and passionate about food and people , we’d love to hear from you.n n JBRP1_UKTJ
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