Hotel Kitchen Manager

Company: Whitbread
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Location: London
Job Description:

Kitchen Manager – London Euston – Premier Inn

Salary: £38,000 – £42,500.

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.

We offer a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, a salary of up to £42,500, great discounts and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Hotel Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding 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.
  • Work alongside the Restaurant General Manager, who has been back‑of‑house trained to support.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • High‑street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and gym membership.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar who wants to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision. Bring the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests.

EEO Statement

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.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026