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Kitchen Manager

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

📍 New Forest Area
💰 Up to £38,000 (DOE)
⏱ 40 hours per week | Permanent

🍽️ Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Menu. Inspire the Team.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take the reins of a busy, high-volume kitchen in a stunning countryside holiday destination.

This isn’t your typical volume catering role — you’ll have genuine creative freedom to design dishes, influence menus, and bring fresh, from-scratch cooking to life.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves delivering exceptional food experiences, this could be your perfect next move.

👨‍🍳 What You’ll Be Doing

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation — leading your team, driving standards, and ensuring every dish delights guests.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  * Leading and inspiring the kitchen team day-to-day

  * Overseeing all Back of House operations

  * Ensuring consistently high food quality and presentation

  * Managing stock, food costs, and margins effectively

  * Recruiting, developing, and motivating your team

  * Working closely with Front of House to deliver a seamless guest experience

  * Driving compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

  * Creating seasonal specials and contributing to menu development

🔥 What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for a strong, motivated leader with a real passion for food and people.

You’ll ideally have:

  * Level 2 Food Hygiene (Level 3 preferred)

  * Experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a fast-paced environment

  * Strong financial awareness and experience managing KPIs

  * Excellent organisational and communication skills

  * A passion for fresh food and great customer experiences

  * Resilience and a positive, can-do attitude

✨ Experience within hospitality, leisure, or holiday parks is a bonus — but not essential.

🏡 The Perks

  * Competitive salary up to £38,000

  * Bonus scheme

  * Pension scheme

  * Life insurance

  * Enhanced family benefits

  * Employee discounts platform

  * Discounts on holidays and on-site facilities

  * Recognition and reward programmes

  * On-site accommodation available (subject to availability)

🎯 The Lifestyle

This role is based in a vibrant holiday environment, so flexibility is key — including weekends and bank holidays. In return, you’ll enjoy a unique, energetic workplace where no two days are the same.

🌈 Our Culture

We’re proud to be a people-first organisation that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. We believe the best teams are built on different perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas — and we encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work.

🚀 Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can truly make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career

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