Kitchen Manager - Manchester Trafford Centre West - Premier Inn
Salary: £36,500 - £41,250
Overview
As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn, you will be responsible for our Thyme Restaurant, ensuring the daily success and smooth running of the restaurant. Your role is to create a winning team and deliver excellent service to our guests.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Hotel Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new Kitchen team members.
2. Demonstrate leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
3. Manage stock control and food margins.
4. Oversee NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to high standards.
5. Ensure compliance with brand standards and specifications.
6. Drive high performance through team development and regular one-to-ones.
7. Maintain attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
8. Show passion for the brand by ensuring your team is knowledgeable and confident.
Support and Development
* Work alongside a Restaurant General Manager trained to support the kitchen operations.
* Receive full induction and ongoing training.
* Operate within a labour model that ensures proper management coverage.
* Access training and development programs.
* Have influence over kitchen operations and management of KPIs.
Benefits
* 25% discount in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
* High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
* Tools and systems to track and manage KPIs.
Candidate Profile
If you are an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, or similar, and eager to develop your career within a dynamic management team, we want to hear from you. Bring your skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We value diversity and are committed to being an inclusive organization. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We support flexible working and workplace adjustments.
Current Opportunities
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* Bridgwater Gateway (M5, J24): 20 hours/week, up to £12.56/hr
* Leicester (Braunstone): 20 hours/week, up to £12.56/hr
About Our Brands
We are proud to operate brands like Cookhouse & Pub, hub by Premier Inn, and Table Table, serving millions of customers monthly with great value food, drinks, and hospitality.
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