Hotel Kitchen Manager

Whitbread; Dublin; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

Job summary

Premier Inn in Dublin City Centre is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead Thyme Restaurant, delivering a high standard of service in a busy hotel environment.

You will recruit and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and margins, and ensure health and safety audits meet required standards while upholding brand guidelines and guest experience.

The role offers induction training, development opportunities, and employee discounts across Whitbread venues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen and delivering guest-focused service.
• Strong leadership and communication to motivate a diverse team.
• Ability to manage stock, food margins and drive cost control.
• Commitment to brand standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Thyme Restaurant operations, ensuring daily success and high service levels.
• Recruit, induct and onboard kitchen team members; provide ongoing coaching.
• Manage stock control, food margins and waste; monitor kitchen KPIs.
• Ensure NSF, EHO and Health & Safety audits are met to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec and uphold brand standards; drive high performance through development.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant General Manager and other teams.
• Provide training and contribute to a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.
• Utilise tools and systems to manage KPIs and stock efficiently.
• Offer staff discounts: 25% off Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Dublin City Centre (The Liberties) - Premier Inn

This is a 151 bedroom hotel.

Salary: €39,250 - €45,250

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 €45,250, 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 on boarding 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 ones.
• 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.

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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 218451-4492

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026