Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager (Live-In Available) | Pub & Holiday Park | Kent

Job Title: Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Location: Kent

Salary: £34,000 + Tronc + Benefits

Accommodation: Live-In Accommodation Included / Available

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or ambitious Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge? We are recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead the team at our busy, friendly holiday park pub in Plucks Gutter, Kent.

Live-in accommodation is provided, making this a brilliant opportunity if you’re looking to relocate or save on travel costs! Our kitchen focuses on serving quality pub classics to holidaymakers, locals, and visitors. You will have full autonomy over daily kitchen operations, specials, stock control, and building your kitchen team.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Accommodation: Live-In Accommodation included
• Salary: £34,000 per annum + Tronc (Tips)
• Autonomy: Freedom to manage the kitchen, run daily specials, and influence menus
• Environment: Friendly holiday park setting with supportive owners
• Perks: Workplace pension, free staff meals on shift, parking on-site

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen management, food prep, and service.
• Cook and present high-quality fresh food in a busy pub environment.
• Manage stock control, ordering, GP margins, and wastage.
• Lead, train, and schedule the kitchen staff and line cooks.
• Maintain strict Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards.

Requirements (Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Lead Cook.

• Background in fresh food preparation and pub catering.
• Solid grasp of kitchen hygiene, food safety regulations, and cost control / GP.
• Ability to handle busy high-season rushes in a holiday park pub setting.
• Good communication skills and a positive, lead-by-example attitude.

Apply Today: Submit your CV to apply for this Live-In Kitchen Manager role in Plucks Gutter, Kent.

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale | Ref: 936988 / INDCHEFS

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