Kitchen Team Leader

Hotel Indigo Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Cardiff is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader to elevate the dining experience through exceptional service and quality food. You will lead chefs, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high standards in hygiene and efficiency. Join a diverse team in a top-rated hotel recognized for its commitment to hospitality.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced parental leave

Course Sponsorship

50% F&B discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream

Life Insurance

Social and wellness events

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in a kitchen leadership role or ready to take the next step.
• Strong team management and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all chefs in daily operations.
• Ensure dish quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Train and mentor chefs, fostering a positive work environment.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Food Safety

Hygiene Regulations

Fast-paced Environment

Job description

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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.

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

- 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
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get
  paid
• 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.