Hotel Kitchen Manager -

Premier Inn; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for its bustling restaurant. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage a team, and ensure high standards of food safety and service. Competitive salary between £36,500 - £41,250, along with various benefits including discounts and training opportunities. This is an exciting chance to lead a dedicated team in a high-paced environment.

Benefits

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Excellent training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard new Kitchen team members.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Ensure high standards during audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stock control

Health and Safety compliance

High-pressure environment management

Team motivation

Detail-oriented

Job description

Hotel Kitchen Manager

Employer: Premier Inn

Location: Cardiff, Cardiff (Caerdydd)

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 12 Dec 2025

Sector: Bar & Pub jobs, Bar Manager, Chef jobs, Chef Manager, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Kitchen Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Kitchen Manager - Cardiff City Centre (Stadium) - Premier Inn

This is a 248 bedroom hotel, operating breakfast and dinner service.

Salary: £36,500 - £41,250

As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn you will be responsible for our Thyme Restaurant to ensure the daily success and running of the restaurant. It's all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there's a salary of up to £41,250, great discounts and benefits!

It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you'll:

• Support the Hotel Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑one meetings.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high volume fast‑paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.

Alongside working with Restaurant General Manager that has been back‑of‑house trained to support, you'll also benefit from:

• Full induction and training.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• A big say in how you run your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to manage your KPI’s.
• 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and gym membership.

We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It's up to you to show what you've got when it comes to serving up excellence.

We're an innovative business so you'll champion change and drive this with the team.

If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!