Hotel Kitchen Manager

Premier Inn Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a restaurant role in Cork, with a salary of €38,000. You will support the daily operations and team management, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a passion for leadership and customer service. The position offers excellent training, discounts, and a dynamic work environment. Join the team to create enjoyable dining experiences for guests.

Benefits

25% discount in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for customer service and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hotel Manager in recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage food stock control and audits.
• Motivate the team and drive high performance.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Effective communication

Stock control

Health and Safety awareness

KPI management

Job description

# Hotel Kitchen Manager**Category:** Operations - Hotel Kitchen**Location:** CorkKitchen Manager - Cork City Centre Salary:€38,000 Reporting to the Hotel Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It&rsquo... Kitchen Manager - Cork City CentreSalary:€38,000Reporting to the Hotel Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.Offering more than just a great career opportunity that starts with the very best induction training, there’s great discounts and benefits as well as the chance to earn a whopping bonus!It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll…Support the Hotel Manager in the recruitment, induction and on boarding 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.Alongside working with a Hotel Manager that has been back of house trained to support, you’ll also benefit from…Full induction and training.Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at one of our dedicated Kitchen Academy’s.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.We want you to be the best and will give you the tools to excel. It’s up to you to show what you’ve got when it comes to serving up excellence.We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and drive this with the team.If you’re an experienced Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar and want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market leading company. With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now! 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.**Job ref:** 127847-4492 **Advertised:** 11 Dec 2025#### Hotel Kitchen Team Leader**Location:** Saffron Walden**Categories:** Operations|Hotel KitchenWe're currently recruiting in our Saffron Walden Premier Inn. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.#### Hotel Kitchen Team Member**Location:** Newbury**Categories:** Operations|Hotel KitchenWe're currently recruiting in our Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn. Working 20 hours per week, paying up to £12.56 per hour.**Location:** London**Categories:** Operations|Hotel Kitchen**Location:** Elgin**Categories:** Operations|Hotel Kitchen**Location:** Chester**Categories:** Operations|Hotel Kitchen#### Hotel Kitchen Team Member**Location:** Newbury**Categories:** Operations|Hotel KitchenWe're currently recruiting in our Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South (A339). Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £12.56 per hour.