Hotel Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – East Midlands Airport – Premier Inn (12‑month secondment)

As Kitchen Manager for Premier Inn you will be responsible for the Thyme Restaurant, ensuring the daily success and smooth operation of the kitchen. Your focus will be on creating a winning team and delivering outstanding service to our guests in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.

Salary: £36,500 – £41,250

Responsibilities

• Support the Hotel Manager in recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new kitchen team members.
• Lead by example with a hands‑on approach, communicating effectively and motivating the team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Ensure compliance with NSF, EHO, and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver food to spec and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑one meetings.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and thrive under high volume pressures.
• Display passion for the brand, ensuring the team is knowledgeable and confident.
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant General Manager.

Benefits

• Full induction and training programme.
• Labour model that ensures correct management cover.
• Access to training and development programmes.
• Significant influence over kitchen operations.
• Tools and systems to manage KPIs.
• 25% discount at Whitbread restaurants and up to 50% discount at Premier Inn hotels.
• High‑street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym membership.

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