Whitbread
Hotel Kitchen Manager
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Kitchen Manager – Cardiff City Centre (Stadium) – Premier Inn
Salary: £36,500 - £41,250
As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Thyme Restaurant, ensuring a flawless service experience while fostering a high-performing team.
This isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a popular career launchpad with exceptional induction training, competitive salary (up to £41,250), and a bundle of dining and retail benefits.
Your Key Responsibilities
You’ll lead with hands-on leadership while delivering operational excellence:
- Support the Hotel Manager in recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new kitchen staff.
- Drive a high-performing team through compelling pre-shift briefings and open communication—empowering your staff to thrive.
- Stock control & food cost management to ensure profitability.
- Champion compliance in NSF, EHO, and health & safety audits.
- Maintain brand standards in food prep, service, and guest experience.
- Boost individual performance through 1:1 coaching and development.
- Operate with precision in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Cultivate expertise in the brand while keeping your team knowledgeable, engaged, and confident.
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You’ll also collaboratively train and develop alongside a swiftly-skilled Restaurant General Manager.
Why Work Here?
This role offers agency, growth, and unbeatable benefits:
• Induction + tailored training to hit the ground running. • Operating under a flexible labour model for optimal coverage. • Access to exclusive development programmes to advance your skills. • Autonomy to manage your KPIs and kitchen workflows to your advantage. • ** Whitbread Restaurant discount (25%) and Premier Inn stay discounts (up to 50%)** + high street perks like phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
We strive for the best, and we’ll invest in equipping you with the tools and coachings to make your team legendary.
Lead an Innovative Change
Our dynamic sector propels speed of innovation. You’ll relish the challenge of driving change, bringing fresh ideas and galvanising your team to match global industry trends.
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Who Are We Looking For?
We’re recruiting a seasoned professional who:
• Holds extensive experience in a similar role (e.g., Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Scalable Catering Manager). • Beliefs in mentorship, mentality, and measurable performance. • Has a passion for delivering moments that matter—for guests and for your team.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe in diversity of talent and unlimited ambition. Our community thrives collectively when everyone is heard and supported.
We warmly encourage those underrepresented—such as: • Women • Ethnic minorities • People with disabilities • LGBTQIA+ individuals (including lesbian, gay, bi, Trans, gender-fluid, and non-binary colleagues)
ASC contributions to support you through workplace adjustments, part-time work, or flexible arrangements are fundamental, where capable.
Apply today—because the best leadership team starts with you.
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