Kitchen Manager

Ehg Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned hotel group in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality meal preparation that enhances guest experiences. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in a busy kitchen and possesses strong food safety and management skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment with various employee benefits, including discounted hotel stays and health plans.

Benefits

Discounted hotel rooms

Employee assistance program

Health plan

Life insurance

Cashback discounts

Complimentary meals on duty

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Great admin skills for health and safety logs.
• Proactive and able to build rapport with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals to high standards.
• Order products using the in-house procurement system.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Lead the Kitchen Brigade effectively.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Eclipse Hotels Group is an international family owned hotel group who are headquartered in West London. Our company’s current portfolio includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and CiTi Hotels, located across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Manager at Holiday Inn Bristol Airport. You will have the opportunity to join a developing employer who has the passion and drive to deliver first‑class service and a quality employee experience.

Great restaurant memories come from many places – the sights, sounds, smell and, more importantly, the food. As our Kitchen Manager your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting memories.

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:

• Discounted Hotel Rooms at 5000+ IHG Hotels worldwide. With 50% off Food and Beverage Services
• Employee Assistance and Welfare Program
• Health Plan
• Life Insurance
• Cashback and discounts on the leading high street retailers
• Complimentary Meals on duty
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year celebrations
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent Training & Development

What will your key responsibilities and duties be:

• Prepare and present each meal that is a feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. You will be turning our high standards into memorable meals for each one of our guests.
• Ordering of products for all sections of the kitchen by using our in‑house procurement system.
• Ensure that dishes are prepared as per company guidelines, reducing wastage where possible.
• Know your menus and products, as our guests or colleagues may ask questions about our ingredients, allergens and provenance.
• To manage and guide our Kitchen Brigade; ensuring the smooth delivery of services daily, providing effective leadership and training to meet business requirements and our company objectives.
• Ensure that our Team Members are compliant with Food Safety guidelines in relation to recording documents, storage and temperature control.
• Recruit, engage and retain our colleagues through effective performance management, and to assist with the daily admin according to company policy and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• At least 1 year’s experience in a busy kitchen either as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or any other similar role, ideally from a branded hotel background.
• A high level of understanding of food safety and health & safety.
• Great admin skills, for completing all those Health & Safety/Food Hygiene logs!
• Experience in offering exceptional customer service.
• Understanding the needs of managing a team on a daily basis.
• Proactive, composed, enthusiastic, approachable, able to build strong rapport with our guests and other colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills in all aspects; good organisational and administrative skills with an eye for detail; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point presentations.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in recruiting a diverse workforce that promotes inclusive, people‑focused culture.