Kitchen Team Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you, &

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity/adoption/shared par

Course Sponsorship

50% F&B discount at RBH hotels and IHG

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Free gym on site

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for Hotel Indigo with responsibility for guiding the kitchen team to maintain high standards across food preparation, hygiene, and service. The role supports the Kitchen Manager in daily operations and guest satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure consistent dish quality, assist with stock and menu development, and uphold safety regulations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Leadership

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 our neighbourhood and 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 As Kitchen Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in helping to lead our team of chefs to success.

Working closely with the Food, Beverage & Kitchen Manager, you will maintain high standards in service, hygiene, and efficiency across 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 AT OUR 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

• 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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