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Hotel Kitchen Manager
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Hotel Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Manager – London Euston, Premier Inn
Salary: £38,000 – £42,500
About the Role
As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn, you will oversee the daily success and operations of Thyme Restaurant. Your focus will be on fostering an exceptional team and providing the very best service to our guests.
This role offers more than just a great career opportunity—we provide:
- Up to £42,500 salary
- Industry-leading induction training
- Generous discounts & benefits
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Hotel Manager in recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new Kitchen team members.
- Demonstrating leadership through hands-on management and clear communication to set high standards via pre-shift briefings and motivating team discussions.
- Managing stock control and food margins efficiently.
- Ensuring compliance with NSF, EHO (Environmental Health Officer), and Health & Safety audits to high standards.
- Maintaining brand and operational standards in food delivery.
- Driving individual high performance through continuous feedback, development, and regular one-to-one meetings.
- Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a keen eye for detail.
- Showing passion for the brand by ensuring your team remains knowledgeable and confident.
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Support & Opportunities
Working closely with a Restaurant General Manager (with back-of-house experience), you’ll enjoy:
- Full induction and ongoing training programs
- A performance-based labour model for effective management cover
- Excellent access to training and development programs
- Autonomy in running your kitchen operation
- Tools and systems to monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Benefits include:
- 25% off at Whitbread Restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotel stays
- High-street and retail discounts, including:
- Phone packages
- Cinema tickets
- Gym memberships
What We’re Looking For
We seek an experienced candidate who can offer:
- Leadership skills as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager, or equivalent.
- The right personality and passion to drive performance and create moments that matter for teams and guests.
- A hands-on, proactive approach within a dynamic management team.
- Commitment to our mission in an innovative, industry-leading business.
"We want you to be the best—let’s show what you’ve got," we’ll provide the support and tools to excel.
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