Kitchen Manager

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! 

Hilton York located in the heart of the historic city of York, our 131‑bedroom hotel is the perfect base to explore, connect, and unwind. Just moments from iconic landmarks, shops, and transport links, it’s ideally suited for both business and leisure stays.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

·  Competitive Salary
·  Smart uniform provided
·  Free and healthy   meals  when on duty
·  Grow your Career
·  Personal Development  programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
·  A chance to make a difference  through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
·  Team Member Travel Program:  discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
·  Team Member Referral Program
·  High street discounts:  with Perks at Work
·  Holiday:  28 days   including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
·  Discounted dental and health cover
·  Modern and inclusive  Team Member’s areas

 

A Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing and training the kitchen team to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

·  Team of 9 chefs 
·  Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
·  Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
·  Ensure compliance with food hygiene, Health and Safety, and stock procedures
·  Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
·  Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
·  Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
·  Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
·  Centralized kitchen 

What are we looking for?

·  Strong Sous Chef/ Assistant Kitchen Manager or previous Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager experience
·  Approaches food in a creative way
·  Strong supervisory skills
·  Positive attitude
·  Good communication skills
·  Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
·  Excellent grooming standards
·  Excellent planning and organising skills
·  Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.

We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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