Hotel Kitchen Manager - Lead a High-Volume Brand Kitchen

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

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.