Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Job type: Full-time 80.5 hours over two weeks

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: GBP29,500 - GBP33,500pa

Location: Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ

Our People

Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in-between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.

The Role

As the Kitchen Manager at Calvert Exmoor, you'll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety while promoting a collaborative, positive work environment. Our kitchen team is made up of passionate, team-oriented individuals who are dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You ll bring a solid understanding of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and inventory management to the table. Your proactive approach will be essential in overseeing meal preparation for a wide range of guests, including those with dietary restrictions and special needs. We're committed to serving high-quality, nutritious meals, and as Kitchen Manager, you'll ensure that every aspect of the kitchen runs smoothly. With a focus on consistency and care, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the same team and guests throughout their stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations Management
• Team Management
• Menu Planning & Development
• Stock Control & Ordering
• Health & Safety
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Guest Experience
• Administrative Duties

What you will need

Essential

Leadership : Ability to lead and motivate a team creating a positive working environment.

Attention to Detail : Excellent cooking skills with a good understanding of produce and ingredients. Awareness of food allergens and special dietary requirements.

Communication : Strong, clear communication with kitchen staff and suppliers.

Organisation : Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.

Planning : Ability to write menus which are creative and within budget.

Problem-solving : Quick thinking and ability to resolve issues calmly whilst under pressure.

Experience : Previous experience as a head chef or in a similar kitchen management role.

Qualifications : A professional cookery qualification. Food hygiene and safety certificates.

Skills : Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and budget management.

Other : Excellent customer service with the ability to work a variety of shifts which include long hours and early starts and evenings and weekends on a rota basis. Own transport due to rural location.

Desirable

A catering management qualification

Some amazing benefits

As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:

• Speedy response to all applicants
• Option of a site visit prior to application to see who we are, what we re about and meet the teams / Site visit as part of the interview process to see who we are and what we re about, see some activities in action and meet the teams
• A collaborative and friendly work environment
• Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
• Free on-site parking
• Beautiful location, with immediate walks around the reservoir
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
• Death in service benefit
• Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do

Our hiring process

You ve found this ad and it s piqued your interest, what s next

• Get in touch a copy of your CV with details of 2 referees (Referees will not be contacted until a job offer has been made).
• Arrange a visit Let us know if you'd like to visit the site, meet the team, find out more and chat about what you re looking for.
• We'll select applicants to attend interview - We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Who we are

We are a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for everyone, including children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We also provide school break programmes and run a community swimming pool and Riding for the Disabled Equestrian Centre. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. We prove that it s what you CAN do that counts! In the summer of 2024, Calvert Exmoor ran an incredibly successful fundraising appeal which achieved outstanding results. The charity has huge support, and this success will cement an exciting and long-term sustainable future for the centre.

Location

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon s Exmoor National Park.

Calvert Exmoor complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy.

Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site.

All our roles require either an enhanced or basic DBS check relevant to the role.