This must be the place…

Joe Teixeira, Managing Director Whitbread Restaurants


FORTY years ago, I walked into Whitbread as a fresh graduate with more enthusiasm than experience. I had no idea that the decision I made that day would shape the rest of my career and no idea that one day I’d return, leading this business forward.

 

Let me tell you that coming back here feels like closing the loop, but it also feels like the start of something brand new. Whitbread has always been brilliant at reinventing itself, and right now we’re doing it again with our Restaurants playing a vital role in making Premier Inn the number one budget hotel brand in Europe.

 

And here’s the thing I want you to know: Whitbread isn’t just a company that changes with the times – it’s a place that changes you. This business gave me the training, the mentorship and the chance to grow into a leader. It taught me how to run a business, how to build a team and how to delight guests. And it’s still doing exactly that for millions of people today.

 

At Whitbread, we’re clear about our purpose. Our restaurants make our guests’ experience exceptional – but they also exist to give our teams somewhere they can grow, learn and lead. Whether you’re starting as a Team Member or running an entire region, we give you “freedom within a framework” – that means the support and tools to do things well and the trust to make decisions that work for your team and your guests. Quite simply, your ideas for your local market are backed by Whitbread – and that’s quite a name to have in your corner!

 

Hospitality’s taken me all over the world, in businesses big and small, but one truth has never changed: you don’t just work for an organisation – you work for people. And here, we put people first. We invest in you, we back you and we want you to succeed. That’s why we’re rolling out new learning and development pathways, clearer progression opportunities, and the kind of support that lets you bring your best self to work every day.

 

Our guests already love what we offer – great value, great food, great experiences. We’re known for it. But we’re not standing still. We’re refreshing our restaurants, evolving our menus and finding new ways to really work hand in hand with our hotels. That means fresh opportunities for you too – to lead change, to grow your skills, and to be proud of the part you play in a business that’s always moving forward.

 

For me, Whitbread means opportunity. It meant that when I was 21 and it still means that today. Whatever this business does next, believe me, you’ll want to be a part of it.

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