As the Kitchen Manager at Calvert Exmoor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety while promoting a collaborative, positive work environment. Our kitchen team is made up of passionate, team-oriented individuals who are dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
You’ll bring a solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and inventory management to the table. Your proactive approach will be essential in overseeing meal preparation for a wide range of guests, including those with dietary restrictions and special needs. We’re committed to serving high-quality, nutritious meals, and as Kitchen Manager, you’ll ensure that every aspect of the kitchen runs smoothly. With a focus on consistency and care, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the same team and guests throughout their stay.
Key Responsibilities
* Kitchen Operations Management
* Team Management
* Stock Control & Ordering
* Health & Safety
* Budgeting & Cost Control
* Guest Experience
* Administrative Duties
What you will need
* Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team creating a positive working environment.
* Attention to Detail: Excellent cooking skills with a good understanding of produce and ingredients. Awareness of food allergens and special dietary requirements.
* Communication: Strong, clear communication with kitchen staff and suppliers.
* Organisation: Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
* Planning: Ability to write menus which are creative and within budget.
* Problem-solving: Quick thinking and ability to resolve issues calmly whilst under pressure.
* Experience: Previous experience as a head chef or in a similar kitchen management role.
* Qualifications: A professional cookery qualification. Food hygiene and safety certificates.
* Skills: Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and budget management.
* Other: Excellent customer service with the ability to work a variety of shifts which include long hours and early starts and evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Own transport due to rural location.
Our hiring process
You’ve found this ad and it’s piqued your interest, what’s next…
* Get in touch (details below) – send;
* A copy of your CV;
* A covering letter detailing why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor and
* Details of 2 referees, who should be your most recent or present employers where possible (Referees will not be contacted until a job offer has been made.)
* If it looks like you might have what we are looking for we’ll be in touch with a copy of the job description
* If you’d like to come and see the site, meet the team, find out more and chat about what you’re looking for, we’ll arrange a good time to visit.
* We’ll select applicants to attend interview.
Job type:
Full-time 80.5 hours over two weeks
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Location:
Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ
As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
* Speedy response to all applicants
* Option of a site visit prior to application to see who we are, what we’re about and meet the teams
* A collaborative and friendly work environment
* Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
* Free on-site parking
* Beautiful location, with immediate walks around the reservoir
* 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
* Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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