Executive Culinary Manager

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom whitbread Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hotel Chef to join our team at Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to take the next step in their career, managing a team and preparing, cooking, and serving our legendary Premier Inn breakfasts and classic dishes.

The ideal candidate will have catering experience and be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Immediate start is required.

PAY RATE: Up to £25.00 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts

HOURS: 30 per week over 5 days - guaranteed hours to plan your week around

Typical shifts 6am-12pm 5pm-midnight, could be daytime hours too.

LOCATION: Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn, New Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 1UP

Why you'll love it here:

  • Training and support: We've got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens, including apprenticeships.
  • Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
  • Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
  • Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
  • Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us

What you'll do:

As a Hotel Chef, you will be responsible for managing your team and ensuring that all food is prepared and served to the highest standards. You will also be expected to maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

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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