Kitchen Manager at Kew Green Hotels

Overview

Kitchen Manager role at Kew Green Hotels in Brighton, England. This is a full-time, on-site permanent position with a salary from £40,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable service with consistently high-quality food.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team, embedding company values and culture.
• Review guest feedback and implement improvements to food quality and service delivery.
• Oversee kitchen administration, including compliance documentation, audits, and coordination with third-party contractors.
• Ensure full compliance with health, hygiene and food safety regulations; maintain audit-ready standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering and rotation to minimise waste and maximise gross profit.
• Own budgets, control costs, and deliver against financial targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and guest experience.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of Line Chefs.

About You / Qualifications

• Proven experience as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, health hygiene regulations and compliance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, controlling costs and driving profitability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and passion for delivering great food and guest experiences.

What’s in it for you / Benefits

• Career development through funded apprenticeships and internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and access to major retailers, restaurants and experiences.
• Free use of gym, pool and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

Next steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll contact you for questions and to organise next steps. Candidates progressing will be invited to an in-person interview. We review applications as they come in, so please apply early.

About Kew Green Hotels

Kew Green Hotels is a leading UK hotel management company with a diverse portfolio of global brands, focused on people, performance, guest experience, and teams. Learn more at www.kewgreenhotels.com.

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