Hotel Chef

Premier Inn; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Ross-On-Wye is seeking a Hotel Chef to oversee kitchen operations, manage the team, and ensure food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen and possesses leadership skills. This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career growth within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Various retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to manage stock control and food ordering.
• Leadership skills for managing a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Prepare and cook meals according to menu specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Hotel Chef – Ross-On-Wye Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn in Ross-On-Wye as a Hotel Chef and move your Chef career forward. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands-on leadership role that’s perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE:

Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours over 5 days per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION:

Ledbury Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7QJ

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.

· Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally-recognised qualification for your skills.

· 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

What you’ll do:

Join our team as a Hotel Chef and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel

•Take the lead during service – organising the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly

•Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics

•Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping the team trained and records up to date

•Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in

•Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.