Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Wales is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage food ordering, lead the kitchen team during services, and ensure health and hygiene standards are met. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for anyone ready to advance their Chef career. Competitive pay up to £13.81 per hour and opportunities for training and development are provided.

Benefits

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure health and hygiene standards are met.
• Lead the team during busy services.
• Train new team members.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – St David’s – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn St David's as a Kitchen Team Leader 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 per week – shifts will fall outside of regular public transport; applicant must have own transport.

Location

Glasfryn Road, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6QF

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

• 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 take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.