Kitchen Manager

Peoplebank; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dish preparation while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with a passion for quality service. The role offers great benefits including dining discounts and meals on duty.

Benefits

50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a Hotel or Restaurant.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred.
• Sound operational background and banqueting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and prepare high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with Hotel Manager and Guest Service team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene

Job description

Almondsbury Inn & Lounge has 57 bedrooms that offer comfort with a stylish lounge area offering an all‑day menu, Starbucks coffee and a mini gym.

As Kitchen Manager you will be part of a passionate and supportive team who strive to deliver quality service and food to our guests. The team is small and therefore tight‑knit creating an environment of support to do great things.

Our Kitchen Manager will have passion and commitment to quality, show teamwork with our guest service team and lead the kitchen operation. The Kitchen Manager will have previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef or Kitchen Manager level. The Kitchen Manager will cater for dinner covers and prepare buffet breakfast and buffet lunches for conferences, and maintain the Health & Safety and HACCP standards in the business. Additionally stock control, ordering and creating special menus to support stock control and guest requests will be required. The company invites and encourages the Kitchen Manager to be part of the menu review process across the group, to have a voice on what we deliver to our guests.

Job Overview

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen and preparing and presenting high‑quality dishes while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager and Guest Service team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager in a Hotel, Restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Sound operational background.
• Banqueting experience would be advantageous.

• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on‑line GP appointments