Kitchen Manager
The Waterside Inn
We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at The Waterside Inn.
As Kitchen Manager you will…
* The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at The Waterside Inn
* A high standard of food knowledge and skill
* An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge
Some of the things you’ll be doing as a Kitchen Manager:
* Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
* Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
* Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
* Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
* Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
* Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
A little bit about us…
We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. As the name suggests, The Waterside Inn is a charming traditional pub perched on the edge of the River Lea in Ware. Our beautiful location makes us the perfect spot for a relaxing drink taking in the river views, with a wide range of cask and craft ales, wines, spirits and crafted cocktails to choose from. For something a little more indulgent, our extensive food menu boasts everything from Sunday roasts to seasonal specials and heart warming desserts.
What's in it for you?
* Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
* Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
* VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
* Stonegate Hotel Discounts
* Flexible working
* David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
* Discounted Dental Insurance
* Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
* Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact The Waterside Inn directly.
Job Reference: KM 2025
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