Deputy Kitchen Manager

Job Ref: KGH11753Branch: Holiday Inn Ashford CentralLocation: Holiday Inn Ashford Central, AshfordSalary/Benefits: £28080 plus monthly service charge and IHG and Kew Green benefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 05:30\-23:00 includes evenings, weekends and holidaysHours per week: 40Posted date: 29/05/2026Closing date: 28/06/2026

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Deputy Kitchen Manager to support the delivery of a high\-quality, efficient and profitable kitchen operation.

Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining standards and ensuring every dish contributes to a great guest experience.

About the Role

You’ll support the day\-to\-day leadership of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and team performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Stepping into a leadership role in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring smooth operations.


• Ensuring all food is prepared, presented and served to brand standards and food safety requirements.


• Working alongside the Kitchen Manager on menu planning and implementation to drive quality and guest appeal.


• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the kitchen.


• Supporting stocktakes, ordering and stock control to minimise waste and support profitability.


• Contributing ideas and feedback to improve kitchen performance and guest experience.


• Ensuring all health, safety, hygiene and food safety standards are consistently met.


• Training, motivating and supervising team members to deliver service excellence.

You’re an aspiring kitchen leader with a passion for food, people and performance. You’re ready to take on more responsibility and develop your leadership capability.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience at Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie level.


• A good understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance standards.


• Strong leadership potential, with the ability to motivate and influence others.


• A proactive, hands\-on approach and willingness to step up when needed.


• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of cost control and waste reduction.


• The ability to perform under pressure in a fast\-paced environment.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• A positive, can\-do attitude and a desire to progress your career.

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.


• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.


• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.


• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in\-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

*At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com \- we’re here to support you.*

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people\-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.

A convenient hotel with restaurant, free parking and close proximity to the Eurostar station at Ashford

Holiday Inn® Ashford \- Central hotel is only 2 miles from Ashford International Station.

Regular Eurostar trains travel to Lille, Paris and Brussels, and services to Central London take just 40 minutes. There's easy access to the ferries at Dover and Folkestone via the nearby M20 motorway. Canterbury Cathedral, a World Heritage site, is only 14 miles away, and the adjacent King's Mile is lined with independent shops and charming pubs. Take the family to spot lions, tigers and gorillas on a safari\-style trip through Port Lympne Reserve, or explore Leeds Castle on an island in the River Len, both within a short drive. Local businesses cluster conveniently nearby at the Orbital and Eureka business parks. You can host a wedding or an event for up to 125 guests in our 4 onsite meeting suites

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