Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Exmouth is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage the kitchen team, maintain food quality, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their culinary career within a supportive environment. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Order and control stock for the kitchen.
• Ensure high food quality and compliance with health standards.
• Train new team members and oversee kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety compliance

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Exmouth Seafront

Join our team at Premier Inn Exmouth Seafront as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You will 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 will take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It is a hands‑on leadership role that's perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Pay

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Why you'll love it here

• Training and support – user‑friendly equipment and real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships – learn while you earn and earn a nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card – 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 – money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more.

What you'll do

Take the keys to our kitchen, grow your team, create our much‑loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow and ensure 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 – keep the team trained and records up to date.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help 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.