Kitchen Manager

Job Reference: EDIKM06224

Position: Kitchen Manager

Locations: Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AL

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £Competitive

Accommodation: This is a live-out position

Join our team, with an adventurous spirit, to help our guests discover and experience the real Scotland through hostelling with us whilst you can also enjoy exploring cities, hillwalking, climbing and many other outdoor activities and amazing surroundings in your spare time.

As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, we also give people, who otherwise wouldnt have the opportunity, the chance of a well needed break to explore and experience Scotland or to develop their skills for life, learning and work through our youth programmes.

Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job. Join our team to become an Ambassador for Scotland and make a difference!

You will be part of our dedicated and friendly team at our Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel.

About the role of Kitchen Manager:

Supervise and coordinate the work of kitchen colleagues, cooks etc to ensure a smooth workflow and adequate staffing levels in kitchen at all times

Train new kitchen colleagues on food preparation techniques, safety procedures and kitchen guidelines

Oversee food production to maintain quality standards, consistency, taste and portion size

Develop and update menus in collaboration with Hostel and Operations Managers taking into consideration guest preferences and cost effectiveness

Place orders for food supplies and kitchen equipment ensuring timely delivery, proper storage etc

Control food costs by monitoring stock levels, minimising waste and optimising portion size

Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen as per Cooksafe Guidelines

Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, budget management, colleague training and performance reviews

Lead by example, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and professionalism among colleagues

Take the role of cook as required preparing all food and drinks to standard

Carryout out any reasonable requests as directed by your Line Manager

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrate understanding of food safety and hygiene practices and evidence of appropriate qualification

Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards, quality and cleanliness

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor the kitchen team

Ideally you will have:

Is flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as is required

Has great problem solving skills to address operational challenges and resolve conflicts effectively

Is able to demonstrate great knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment and food safety and hygiene techniques

Has excellent organisational and time management ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

We can offer:

• Membership of Hostelling Scotland
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and holidays
• Meal discounts on shift
• Uniform is provided

Additional Information:

• A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
• You must be able to provide an evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to starting with us.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply please visit our website to learn about how we process job applicants information and apply through our website.

Closing Date: 30th September 2024