At Holiday Inn Express Burnley, we keep things simple, smart and welcoming. We're looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen operation and help deliver a great food experience for our guests.
You'll be confident working as the sole chef on shift, managing food preparation and service to brand standards while maintaining a clean, safe and efficient kitchen. You'll also work closely with our part-time chef to ensure consistency and best practices are maintained in the Head Chef's absence.
We're looking for someone who brings creativity to the role, with the ability to deliver weekly specials, homemade soups, group dinners and buffet events, alongside our branded menu offering.
What you'll bring:
- Previous experience in a Chef or Kitchen Manager role
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen
- Strong food hygiene and health & safety knowledge
- A creative approach to menu specials and guest dining experiences
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and cover shifts when required
What we offer:
- Salary up to £28,500 per annum
- Free parking
- Uniform provided
- Complimentary meal on shifts over 6.5 hours
- Employee hotel discounts
- Additional hours available for the right candidate
If you love creating great food, take pride in your work, and enjoy making every guest feel welcome, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the location and late finish of the shift, public transport may be a challenge for this role so ideally candidates will have access to their own means of travel.
Pay: Up to £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnley BB12 0TJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
