Kitchen Manager Head Chef
5 days ago
St Annes
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef Stunning pub/restaurant with bedrooms Lytham St Annes Salary around £40, 000 (paid hourly) + Tronc & Tips + Live-In Accommodation if required An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and passionate Kitchen Manager to join a successful, still growing, group of quality gastro pubs and hotels in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Located close to Lytham St Annes, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine an exceptional culinary career with an enviable quality of life. Situated on the coast & surrounded by vibrant hotels, shops & cafes, the operation is also a short drive to beautiful countryside & is a popular destination for both visitors and locals alike. Part of a highly successful and growing hospitality group, the business is renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality, quality ales, great wines and delicious food served in a warm and welcoming environment. With stunning properties located across the UK, the company has built an outstanding reputation and is equally passionate about developing and investing in its people. The Role Food is at the very heart of every operation and we're looking for a Kitchen Manager who shares that passion. You'll bring great kitchen management skills, energy and exceptionally high standards, leading from the front and working closely with your kitchen team training & developing them to consistently deliver fresh breakfasts & seasonal dishes whilst managing stock & food & wage budgets This is a hands-on role within a busy, food-led operation with bedrooms, where quality, consistency and guest satisfaction are paramount. The hotel is busy serving fresh breakfasts and stunning light bites & meals throughout the day. Key Responsibilities Leading, motivating, inspiring, training and developing your kitchen team. Overseeing daily prep, service execution & menu standards Creating a culture of excellence and maintaining the highest food standards. Ensuring every dish is prepared and presented consistently and professionally. Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen and maintaining smooth service at all times. Working closely with suppliers and overseeing stock control and ordering. Taking full responsibility for food GP, labour costs, wastage and kitchen budgets. Driving efficiency while maintaining outstanding quality. Remaining calm and organised during busy service periods. Ensuring compliance with all food safety and hygiene standards. Ensuring the highest standards of compliance - food hygiene & stock rotation etc About You We're looking for an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager with strong leadership skills and a genuine love of fresh food and hospitality & managing a kitchen. You will ideally have: Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef within a quality gastro pub, hotel or restaurant environment. A passion for producing high-quality dishes using fresh locally sourced ingredients. Strong leadership and people development skills. Experience managing food GP, labour costs and kitchen budgets. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A calm and professional approach under pressure. A desire to build and develop a successful kitchen team. Why Join? This company genuinely values its people and offers excellent career progression opportunities within a growing group. Benefits include: Salary around£40,000 depending on experience (paid hourly) Share of tronc and tips. Live-in accommodation available if required. Generous discounts across the group. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Excellent long-term career prospects within a successful and expanding business. The opportunity to live and work in a lovely location. This is far more than just a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role. It's an opportunity to join a company that is passionate about food, committed to developing its people and offers the chance to enjoy a great lifestyle by the coast. If you are passionate about great food, enjoy leading teams and are looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV in Word format for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKCT