Kitchen Manager

EarthSpirit Centre; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The EarthSpirit Centre is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen team, crafting fresh vegetarian and vegan meals in a creative environment. This full-time position offers accommodation, competitive pay, and a chance to be part of a holistic community focusing on self-development.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Free meals when cooking

28 days paid holidays

Complimentary health scheme

Reduced rates for spa facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to receive feedback and act on it constructively.
• Experience in kitchen management and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, manage staff rotas, ensure hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve meals, manage dietary requirements.
• Lead a small team and assist in recruitment and training.

Skills

Adaptability

Green values

Listening skills

Job description

Kitchen Manager | Glastonbury, Somerset | Full Time (40 hours/week, flexible schedule) | £13.75ph plus Accommodation, & Benefits

Are you passionate about cooking from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients?

Do you thrive in a creative kitchen environment that doesn’t operate from fixed menus?

At EarthSpirit, an award-winning holistic retreat centre near Glastonbury, we offer a unique opportunity for a Kitchen Manager to lead our talented kitchen team. You’ll be creating fresh, healthy vegetarian and vegan meals for our guests using colourful ingredients and making use of our garden produce.

You’ll quickly become an important member of our on-site community, supporting staff and volunteers alongside our clients, all focused on self-development.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Ability to adapt to different situations as sometimes there can be late guest requests
• Has ‘green’ values: caring for the environment
• Ability to receive feedback and act on it constructively
• Listening skills to make sure that they are meeting the needs of clients and the business
• Ability to liaise with the assistant manager to help cover all responsibilities between you
• Willing to attend a (paid) short trial for those applicants who are shortlisted

What will your role look like?

• Kitchen Management: Oversee the daily operations, including managing staff rotas, ordering stock, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring the kitchen meets Environmental Health’s 5-star award
• Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve fresh meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Manage dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free, vegan) as needed
• Staff Supervision: Lead a small team, working alongside an assistant manager and freelance chefs. Help with recruitment and training
• Client Liaison: Work with group organisers to meet meal needs and adjust to their requests
• Logistics & Planning: Manage kitchen costs, stock rotation, and ensure all necessary paperwork is maintained (e.g. temperature checks, cleaning schedules)
• More detailed job description on request

What can you expect in return?

• Accommodation provided as part of the role – sole use of Walnut Tree House (large one-bedroom detached lodge) and large garden
• The lodge comes with free water/sewage, free wi-fi and free firewood. You will pay for council tax, gas (the company provides a bottle) and electricity (which is metered)
• Free meals when cooking
• 28 days paid holidays per annum (including bank holidays whether worked or lieu according to business needs)
• 'Complimentary health' scheme
• Reduced rates for use of the centre's facilities including the spa