kitchen Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Service Charge: 7.5% (This equates to on average an extra £1,000 per year!)
Performance Linked KPIs
BAHA is part of Hargreaves Enterprises, a leading hospitality company in the Lake District with a portfolio of 5 destination brands. Ranging from luxury boutique accommodation to stunning cocktails and outstanding views, we pride ourselves on excellence.
If our well-known name isn’t what you are looking for on your CV, then maybe our commitment to nurturing our staff and them winning awards is of more interest to you. This is all possible because you have access to in-house training, industry-level courses, or funded university learning. Finally, if that doesn’t convince you to work for us, then maybe our innovative approach will. We use ground and air sources to create green heating and cooling to cut our carbon footprint and make more sustainable choices. Our work goes further than this, as we work with key suppliers to create more sustainable products.
Find out about the ‘KITCHEN MANAGER’ role
At the BAHA, you’ll be responsible for leading our back-of-house (BOH) operations to the highest quality, ensuring the kitchen team delivers exceptional dishes while maintaining strict brand service standards. You will oversee the daily management of the kitchen, including food safety, stock control, and team development.
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
Understand and enforce the venue’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Lead the kitchen team to ensure all food orders are prepared correctly and served in a timely manner.
Manage food and drink menu content, implementing any changes and overseeing promotional activities.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-prepared kitchen area, strictly following operational opening and closing checklists.
Communicate effectively with Front of House and guests to ensure a smooth and exceptional dining experience.
Oversee the management of allergens, ingredients, and pricing within the kitchen.
Ensure all food safety protocols are met to the highest standards.
Manage kitchen labour costs, stock levels, and GP margins to meet business targets.
Mentor and train staff through our academy and apprenticeship programmes.
For this role, we are looking for people who have:
Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality environment.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service through culinary excellence.
Comfortable being on camera (we love to celebrate our staff and shout about what we are doing on social media, so we are always looking for volunteers to hog the limelight).
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
Ideally you will have:
A passionate interest in the food and beverage world, keeping up to date with industry trends.
A technology-first approach to kitchen management and stock systems.
The ability to work for long hours standing.
Full availability to work weekends and nights.
A competent level of English, both spoken and written.
Your employee package is as follows:
Receive your share of the venue's 7.5% service charge.
Access to apply for staff accommodation.
Monthly staff tips.
Staff meals for £3.00.
Discounts within our venues.
Burnt Chef Supporters.
End of year staff blow-out party.
Find out about the training available:
We offer a suite of in-house, accredited, and ongoing training for all staff. Be part of our extraordinary academy training programmes and get industry-recognised with accredited level 2-5 programmes available. Be a part of a family where we encourage and foster ongoing personal development, sharing best practices, out-of-the-box thinking, and a technology-first approach. You will also have the opportunity to earn while you learn with our UCAS Degree Apprenticeship.
