Are you passionate about Cooking? Join us to keep your passion for cooking while enjoying a better work-life balance
- Up to £32,000 per annum
- 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends
About The Role
The Kitchen Manager will oversee all kitchen activities within our Forest Retreat – the hub of the location, which includes a bar, restaurant, and small shop. Our guests can dine in the restaurant or have the full menu delivered to their cabin. You will be responsible for the kitchen set‑up including any SSOW, HACCP changes required, while ensuring efficient service, timely order delivery, and commercial performance.
Responsibilities
- Day to day management of the kitchen
- Auditing, coaching and mentoring the team to achieve the highest standards
- Inspiring the kitchen team to over‑deliver on our guests’ expectations, as well as developing them into future leaders
- Skilled food preparation and handling, ensuring the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard and to agreed specification standards
- Comply with Health and Safety and complete required paperwork associated within a food environment and oversee all cleaning rotas
- Commercial acumen and a desire for both driving commerciality whilst controlling cost to budget
- IT acumen and Microsoft Office software understanding
You’ll Bring
- Experience of working in a fast‑paced, busy kitchen in a food and beverage environment
- Experience leading, coaching or mentoring a kitchen team
- Ability to multitask in a high‑pressured environment with care and due diligence
- A supportive and motivating leadership style
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
- A passion for developing others and building a strong team culture
- Previous experience in purchasing and stock control is desirable
- Performance‑based bonuses
- Long service awards and company events
- One full paid day to volunteer
- Subsidised meals
- Save on breaks
- Hundreds of discounts
Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.
Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us at Forest Holidays. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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