Kitchen Manager

Join the team at Burnham–on–Sea set within idyllic Somerset where there’s dramatic natural beauty all around.
Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1LA GBR
Job Details

Join OurOne Great Team at Haven as a Kitchen Team Manager

TheRole:
As a key member of our full-time,permanent Food & Beverage Leadership Team, you’ll manage the bustlingday-to-day operations of our restaurant kitchen. Ensuring safety and security,you\'ll create lasting holiday memories for our holidaymakers and holiday homeowners.
You\'ll lead and motivate adedicated kitchen brigade, maintaining high standards and fostering teamwork.Driving performance, you\'ll meet budget targets and expertly manage stock,margins, and cost control to ensure profitability without compromising quality.
You\'ll excel in administrativetasks like team rotas, safety checks, and compliance, ensuring smoothbehind-the-scenes operations. With a focus on continuous improvement, you\'llset ambitious growth goals and drive progress.
Your guest-focused approach willensure exceptional dining experiences that keep guests returning. You\'llrecruit, train, and integrate new team members, ensuring they perform at theirbest.
In this hands-on role, you\'llspend 85% of your time cooking, maintaining high standards of health, safety,and hygiene, and inspiring your team with your dedication and passion forculinary excellence.

WhatWe’re Looking For:
Whetheryou’re a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or an experienced Sous Chef looking tostep up, we want to hear from you Key success factors include:
Leadership Experience: Proven experience managing large teams in a fast-paced kitchen or similar environment.

Operational Skills : Strong in managing operations, performance, and cost control.
Guest Relations: Confident in resolving guest concerns.
Excellent Communication: Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Decision-Making Ability: Effective in making strong decisions.
Food Hygiene: Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification desirable.

What’sIn It for You?
Leisure Benefits: Free use of our facilities, including swimming pools.
Discounts: Up to 50% off food on park and 20% off in our shops
Exclusive Access: Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena.
National Discounts: Fantastic savings with many brands and retailers.
Family & Friends Discounts: 20% off at Haven and Warner Leisure Hotels holidays.
Recognition and Rewards: Participate in our reward schemes.
Training & Development: Opportunities for fully funded qualifications.
Health Support: Access to our comprehensive Health, Mind & Money Support Programme.
Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced policies and pay (eligibility criteria apply).
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Up to 10% Annual Bonus
Who AreWe?
We’re partof the award-winning Bourne Leisure family, including Haven & WarnerHotels. With 9,000 team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations, our HQ isin Hemel Hempstead.

At Haven,our “Breath of Fresh Air” culture is all about valuing and supporting our teammembers. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone can betheir authentic selves. Our Team Managers typically work 45 hours per week over5 days, including evenings and weekends.

OurRecruitment Process:
If you’reexcited about this role, click "apply now" The application processis quick and easy, taking about 5 minutes. One of our team members will be intouch.
You’ll havean interview and either a practical assessment or skills test. We supportdiversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from allbackgrounds. We’re happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibilityyou may need. If you need support during the application process, contact us We’re here to help

Join us andbe part of something great

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