Hotel Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Manchester Trafford Centre West – Premier Inn

Salary: £36,500 – £41,250

As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn, you will be responsible for our Thyme Restaurant to ensure the daily success and smooth operation of the restaurant. Your role involves creating a winning team and delivering excellent service to our guests.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the Hotel Manager in recruiting, onboarding, and training new Kitchen team members.
2. Demonstrating leadership through a hands-on approach and effective communication, including engaging and motivating the team via pre-shift briefs.
3. Managing stock control and food margins.
4. Overseeing NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to high standards.
5. Ensuring compliance with brand standards and specifications.
6. Driving high performance through staff development and regular one-to-one meetings.
7. Maintaining attention to detail and thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
8. Exhibiting passion for the brand and ensuring team members are knowledgeable and confident.
9. Collaborating with the Restaurant General Manager and supporting back of house operations.

Benefits include:

1. Comprehensive induction and training programs.
2. Appropriate management coverage based on labor models.
3. Access to training and development opportunities.
4. Input into kitchen operations and management systems for KPI tracking.
5. Employee discounts including 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
6. Additional discounts on high street and retail products, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.

We encourage experienced Kitchen Managers, Head Chefs, Catering Managers, or similar professionals who are passionate about creating memorable moments for teams and guests to apply. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and situations, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Current vacancies include:

• Worthing Seafront Premier Inn – 15 hours/week, up to £12.56/hour
• Saffron Walden Premier Inn – 20 hours/week, up to £12.56/hour
• Cirencester Town Centre Premier Inn – 18 hours/week, up to £12.56/hour
• Banbury (M40, J11) Premier Inn – 18 hours/week, up to £12.56/hour
• Winchester Premier Inn – 30 hours/week, up to £12.56/hour

Additionally, there is a Kitchen Team Member role available at St. Davids Premier Inn, responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals to guests.

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