Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Deputy Kitchen Team Manager!
Role Overview:
As part of our full-time, permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you will:
1. Support the Kitchen Team Manager with the day-to-day operation of our restaurant's kitchen, following standard operating procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
2. Deliver performance targets against budget, manage stock, margins, and cost control.
3. Assist with administrative tasks including team rotas, safety, and legislative compliance checks.
4. Drive continuous improvement, provide solutions to issues, and set growth goals.
5. Lead and coach the team to work productively and develop professionally.
6. Engage and inspire the team to be guest-focused.
7. Recruit and train new team members.
8. This is a hands-on role where you will cook approximately 85% of your time, while also ensuring kitchen standards on health, safety, and hygiene are maintained.
What’s In It For You?
* Free access to our Leisure Facilities, including the swimming pool.
* Up to 50% discount on food at the park and 20% in our shops.
* Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena.
* Discounts with various national brands and retailers.
* 20% discount for you, your family, and friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels.
* Reward & recognition schemes.
* Training and development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
* Support programs for health, mental well-being, and finances.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria apply).
Salary: Competitive plus benefits. Onsite accommodation available if needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
o Proven experience leading large teams in a fast-paced kitchen or similar environment.
o Experience in managing operations, performance, resources, and cost control.
o Ability to confidently handle guest concerns and resolve issues.
o Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
o Strong decision-making abilities.
o Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification.
Who are we?
We’re part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family, including Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 team members across 39 seaside locations, with our HQ in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Our work culture is defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we value and support our team members through our Breath of Fresh Air culture, emphasizing openness and transparency. We aim to offer flexibility where possible; our Team Managers typically work around 45 hours per week over 5 days, including evenings and weekends.
We would love to hear from you!
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