About the role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll act as deputy lead within the kitchen, helping oversee daily operations, lead shifts, manage stock and ordering and maintain high standards of food quality, safety and service.
This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to an experienced Chef who enjoys leading by example, developing others and taking ownership of kitchen operations. You’ll also provide cover for the Head Chef when required, helping ensure consistent and efficient kitchen performance.
This is a full‑time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
Role highlights
- Deputy leadership responsibility within the kitchen team
- Hands‑on role combining cooking and operational leadership
- Opportunity to lead shifts and support team development
- Responsibility for stock, ordering and kitchen standards
- Clear progression opportunity towards Head Chef or senior kitchen management
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Act as deputy lead and oversee kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence
- Lead kitchen shifts and help ensure an efficient and consistent service
- Prepare, cook and present high‑quality dishes to company standards
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and compliance
- Manage stock control, ordering, deliveries and wastage
- Support menu delivery, presentation and food quality consistency
- Train, coach and support kitchen team members
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
- Support labour control, kitchen performance and cost management
- Help monitor operational standards and identify areas for improvement
- Work collaboratively with the wider Food and Beverage and resort teams to support the guest experience
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Senior Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role
- Strong cooking skills within a busy professional kitchen
- Experience leading shifts and supervising kitchen team members
- Good knowledge of stock management, ordering and cost control
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
- Confidence coaching and supporting other team members
- Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- A positive, hands‑on approach and passion for delivering high-quality food
Desirable
- Experience deputising for a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Experience supporting labour budgets and kitchen performance
- Relevant professional cookery qualifications
- Relevant food hygiene or food safety qualifications
- Previous experience within holiday parks, hospitality, leisure or a similar high-volume environment
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