Hotel Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their thriving restaurant team. This role promises a dynamic environment where you will oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service and team development. With a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities, this position is ideal for those eager to create memorable dining experiences. Join a company that values diversity and offers generous employee discounts, making it not just a job, but a rewarding career path. Bring your leadership skills and culinary passion to a place where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Induction Training

Ongoing Training Programs

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing kitchen teams and operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Manage stock control and ensure compliance with health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Stock Control

Health and Safety Standards

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Kitchen Management

Catering Management Certification

Tools

KPI Monitoring Tools

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Manchester Trafford Centre West - Premier Inn

Salary: £36,500 - £41,250

As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn, you will be responsible for our Thyme Restaurant, ensuring the daily success and smooth running of the restaurant. Your role is centered around creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

Offering more than just a great career opportunity, it starts with comprehensive induction training, a competitive salary of up to £41,250, and excellent discounts and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Hotel Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new Kitchen team members.
2. Demonstrate leadership through a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team via pre-shift briefs.
3. Manage stock control and food margins.
4. Oversee NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to high standards.
5. Ensure delivery to brand standards and specifications.
6. Drive high performance through team development and regular one-to-one meetings.
7. Maintain attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
8. Show passion for the brand and ensure your team is knowledgeable and confident.

Additional Support and Benefits:

• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Work within a labour model that ensures appropriate management coverage.
• Access to training and development programs.
• Influence over how you manage your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to monitor your KPIs.
• Employee discounts including 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels, plus high street and retail discounts.

We encourage passionate Kitchen Managers, Head Chefs, Catering Managers, or similar professionals to join our dynamic team and develop their careers within a market-leading company. If you have the skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests, we invite you to apply.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and situations. We encourage under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply and discuss any workplace adjustments or flexible working arrangements.

Job reference: 65400-4492
Advertised: 30 Apr 2025

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