The Role…
Good Housekeeping is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day operations in the GH Kitchen, overseeing everything from content scheduling and recipe development to live event support and brand representation. This role requires a confident project manager with strong culinary expertise, editorial flair, and a sharp eye for food trends.
Main Duties…
- Oversee Content and Shoot Scheduling
Manage in-house testing, filming, and external print shoot schedules, ensuring all content is delivered on time and within budget, while coordinating freelance bookings and briefs as needed. - Manage Kitchen Operations and Talent Liaison
Run the day-to-day operations of the GH Kitchen and demo space, acting as the main point of contact for all kitchen-related queries, overseeing stock and equipment, and hosting talent during visits. - Support Events and Brand Representation
Assist in the planning and execution of live events both onsite and at GH Live, while serving as a brand ambassador at PR and industry events to raise Good Housekeeping’s profile. - Lead Recipe Development and Innovation
Devise, develop, test, write, and shoot engaging, platform-specific recipes that reflect food trends and audience preferences, while maintaining GH standards and editorial consistency. - Manage Digital and Editorial Output
Oversee daily digital content, newsletters, and food news, ensuring a regular pulse of traffic-driving content, managing the content calendar, and supporting digital and print supplements. - Collaborate with GHI and Commercial Teams
Liaise with GHI and commercial partners to ensure timely product sourcing for pantry and testing, and contribute to planning for standalone magazines, books, and other editorial spin-offs. - Oversee Editorial Processes and Payments
Support recipe uploads with SEO best practices, manage commissioning and payment processes, and input budgets, ensuring operational excellence across all editorial workflows. - Monitor Trends and Build Networks
Stay ahead of food trends and supermarket launches, forge strong PR relationships, and maintain a chef/talent network to support recipe content and live demos, deputising for the Kitchen Director as needed.
What We Are Looking For…
- Cookery qualification or extensive recipe development experience
A formal culinary qualification is preferred, but at least six years’ hands-on experience in recipe development—across test kitchens, media, or branded content—will be considered. Should include strong knowledge of flavour, food styling, and platform-specific adaptation. - Proven project and budget management skills
Experience managing multiple projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Confident working with production schedules, coordinating teams, and tracking costs effectively. - Strong writing ability with editorial awareness
Skilled at creating clear, engaging food content across digital and print. Should have experience writing recipes, newsletters, trend features, and branded content, with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy. - Experienced in using Content Management Systems (CMS)
Proficient in uploading, tagging, and formatting content within a CMS. Should understand SEO basics and be able to optimise recipe content for web and mobile platforms. - Confident presenting on video and at live events
Comfortable hosting recipe demos on camera or in person. Should be engaging, clear, and able to represent the brand in both live and recorded formats.
Benefits…
(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
- Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
- Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
- Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
- Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
- Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
- Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
- Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
- Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
- Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
