Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager - Forest Holidays

Location: Blackwood Forest, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Work days: 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends

The Role

Lead all kitchen operations within the Forest Retreat, managing a restaurant, bar and shop. Inspire the team, drive standards, manage commercial performance, and create unforgettable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day kitchen operation
• Coach, mentor and develop your team
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards
• Manage kitchen compliance, HACCP and health & safety procedures
• Drive efficiency, stock control and budget management
• Create a positive, supportive and high performing kitchen culture
• Ensure smooth service during busy holiday periods

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast paced food & beverage environment
• Previous leadership or kitchen management experience
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• A calm, solutions focused approach under pressure
• Passion for great food and outstanding guest service
• Experience with stock control and purchasing
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Why Forest Holidays?

We create memorable stays in beautiful forest locations while protecting and conserving the land. With over 800 colleagues across the UK, we prioritise sustainability, wellbeing and reconnecting people with nature.

What You'll Get

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus extra with long service
• Annual bonus linked to customer service performance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Subsidised meals while on shift
• Discounted Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages breaks for you, friends & family
• One paid volunteering day each year
• Pension scheme, life assurance & health cash plan
• Long service awards, wellbeing events & team celebrations
• Hundreds of retail discounts across top UK brands

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.