Kitchen Team Leader

Hotel indigo Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates

Birthday leave

Maternity/adoption leave

Course Sponsorship

50% F&B discount

Refer a Friend £250

Flexible working

Free on-site gym

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Cardiff is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide our team of chefs, maintaining high standards in service, hygiene and efficiency across all kitchen operations. You will lead food preparation, mentor staff, and collaborate with restaurant and bar teams to deliver a seamless dining experience for guests, with emphasis on quality and consistency.

Previous chef leadership experience, strong communication, and a passion for great hospitality are essential; a positive, flexible approach

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong team management and communication skills.
• Positive can-do approach.
• Passion for high-quality food and service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident to deliver up to date food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all chefs in daily operations.
• Ensure dish quality, presentation, and consistency meet guest and hotel expectations.
• Assist with stock planning, control and ordering.
• Maintain health & safety and food hygiene practices across the department.
• Assist with menu development across breakfast, dinner and events.
• Train and mentor chefs, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Work closely with the restaurant and bar teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor kitchen financial performance and implement cost-control measures to deliver against budget.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Food safety

Job description

JOIN US

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

At Hotel Indigo, we welcome all guests into ourneighbourhoodand share our love for the place we call home. We inspire them to explore and discover different perspectives, so every one of them can create new stories of their own.

How will you inspire the eclectic rhythm in our hotel? How will you bring the local neighbourhood story to life? At Hotel Indigo® hotels, we’re excited to meet spirited characters who can delight the most curious guests.

Our rooftop restaurant and bar provide stunning views, and we take pride in delivering exceptional food and the best hospitality

Role Overview

AsKitchenTeam Leader, you will play a pivotal role in helping to lead our team of chefs to success. Working closely with theFood, Beverage & Kitchen Manager,you will maintainhigh standards in service, hygiene, and efficiencyacross all aspects of the kitchen. From food preparation to staff mentorship, your expertise will ensure a seamless and high-quality dining experience to wow every guest.

Salary : £26187 (£30326 FTE)

Hours : 35 over 5 days
Mixture of mornings & evenings

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KITCHEN TEAM LEADER ATOUR HOTEL

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support all chefs in daily operations
• Ensure dish quality, presentation, and consistency meet the expectations of guests and the hotel
• Assist with stock planning, control and ordering
• Maintain health & safety and food hygiene practices across the department to deliver exceptional audit scores
• Assist with menu development across breakfast, dinner and events
• Train and mentor chefs, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Work closely with the restaurant and bar teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction
• Monitor kitchen financial performance and working with the FBK manager implement cost-control measures to aid the department to deliver against budget

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Previous chef experience in a kitchen leadership role or ready to take the next step in your development
• Strong team management and communication skills
• Positive can-do approach
• Passion for high-quality food and service
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment on own or as part of a team
• Confident to deliver up to date food safety and hygiene regulations
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family at RBH hotels & IHG hotels
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 50% F&B discount at RBH hotels and IHG hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free use of on site gym
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.
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