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Haven Kent Coast formerly known as Allhallows our park on the Hoo Peninsular is situated along the Thames estuary offering the closest sandy beach to central London.

Allhallows-on-Sea, Near Rochester, Kent ME3 9QD GBR

Job Details

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Shift Leader!

As part of our Food & Beverage Shift Leadership Team, you will…

• Lead the day-to-day operation of our restaurants Kitchen, following standard operating procedures ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
• Assist to deliver our performance targets against budget, manage stock, margin and cost control
• Complete relevant administrative tasks such as Safety and Legislative compliance checks
• Lead and coach the team ensuring they work productively
• Engage and inspire the team to always be Guest obsessed
• This is a hands-on role where you will lead from the front cooking 85% of your time, whilst also managing the kitchen standards on health, safety, and hygiene

What’s In It For You?

• Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool
• Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops
• Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena
• Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers
• 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels
• Reward & Recognition Schemes
• Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications
• Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme

Pay Rates: £15.44 per hour – Seasonal Role

Experience and Qualifications
You may already be a Deputy Kitchen Manager or a Second Chef which is great. Or maybe you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for the next step! All we are looking for is…

• Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced Kitchen or similar environment
• Experience in managing operations, performance, resources and cost control
• Can confidently deal with Guest concerns and resolve problems
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Strong decision-making ability

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours.

We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk