voco Grand Central
Hotel and Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel are looking for a Cluster Kitchen
Manager to support our iconic Glasgow hotels!
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At voco Grand
Central Glasgow and Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel,
our kitchens are at the heart of the guest experience. From busy restaurant
services and five-star dining to weddings, conferences and large-scale events,
our talented kitchen brigades deliver memorable experiences every
day.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We
are looking for an experienced, organised and proactive Cluster Kitchen
Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent
basis, working 40 hours per week, five days out
of seven, including weekends and bank holidays in line with
the operational needs of the business.
style="font-size: 11pt;">This is a hands-on leadership role supporting kitchen
operations across both hotels. Working closely with our Executive Head Chef,
Senior Chefs and wider hotel leadership teams, you will take ownership of food
safety, health and safety, compliance, purchasing, training and continuous
improvement, ensuring our kitchens remain safe, efficient and ready to deliver
exceptional experiences every day.
style="font-size: 11pt;">What you'll
be doing
style="font-size: 11pt;">As our Cluster Kitchen Manager,
you will:
style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead food safety, HACCP and Health & Safety
compliance across both hotel kitchens.
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and compliance checks, ensuring corrective actions
are completed.
style="font-size: 11pt;">Manage allergen compliance, COSHH, risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
Support purchasing, stock control
and ordering through Procurement Wizard (PW).
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identify trends and implement improvements that reduce waste and improve
profitability.
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to support effective kitchen planning.
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cleaning schedules and maintain exceptional cleanliness
standards.
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training and colleague development.
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and work with senior chefs to drive continuous
improvement.
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projects across both hotels.
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What we're looking
forEssential
-
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Food Safety qualification. -
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experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Operations
role.
style="font-size: 11pt;">Proven experience managing Food Safety, HACCP
and Health & Safety within a commercial
kitchen.
style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience using Procurement Wizard
(PW).
style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience working within a broad, fast-paced kitchen
brigade.
style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong knowledge of allergen management, COSHH
and kitchen compliance.
Excellent organisational,
communication and problem-solving skills.
-
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a passion for Continuous Improvement and developing
others.
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style="font-size: 11pt;">Why join us?
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Joining our cluster means
becoming part of two of Glasgow's most iconic hotels.
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At voco Grand
Central Glasgow, you'll be part of a hotel with over 140 years
of history, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, award-winning Champagne Central
Bar and Scotland's largest hotel ballroom.
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style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">At Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, you'll
work within one of Scotland's leading luxury hotels, where authentic
hospitality, exceptional service and attention to detail are at the heart
of everything we do.
In return,
we offer:
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A Competitive salary plus great IHG
perks!
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays,
this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you
the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn
it.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We provide every employee company sick pay and life
insurance.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Free meals on duty
-
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career development with our IHG Leadership programs -
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employee discounts across IHG hotels, restaurants & experiences worldwide,
enhanced family-friendly benefits and access to discounts at over 15,000
retailers.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">£5 per day city centre parking at NCP Oswald
Street.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">50% discount in Champagne Central at voco Grand Central
and iasg Restaurant at Kimpton Blythswood Square. 30% discount at Blythswood
Spa.
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Programme.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Above all, you'll join a team that believes in Show
We Care, Work Better Together, Aim Higher and Continuous Improvement,
while always encouraging our colleagues to Take Ownership and Do
the Right Thing.
Ready
to make an impact?
If
you're passionate about food safety, operational excellence and developing
high-performing kitchen teams, we'd love to hear from you. You must meet
the legal requirements to work in the UK.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Apply today and help shape the future of our
kitchens across voco Grand Central Glasgow and Kimpton Blythswood Square
Hotel.
IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer
2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
As a Disability Confident Committed
Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment
process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any
stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.
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At IHG Hotels &
Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe
that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same
opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide
equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard
to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital
or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected
by law.
