Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside) team as a Kitchen Team Leader to advance your culinary career. In this pivotal role, you'll manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and lead your team during service, all while benefiting from comprehensive training and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

User-friendly equipment

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and dining

Apprenticeships available

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment ideally with previous leadership roles.
• Ability to manage food orders and control kitchen costs.
• Strong communication skills for leading a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff during busy services.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve food items to the required standard.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Team Organization

Education

Nationally-recognised qualification in culinary arts or equivalent

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Gloucester (Quayside) – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside) as a Kitchen Team Leader and advance your Chef career. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including rotas, food orders, leading during busy services, and maintaining audit standards. Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, focusing on food quality and hygiene. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for those aiming to develop into a Head Chef.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 30 hours per week – guaranteed hours to help plan your schedule

LOCATION: Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside), Bakers Quay, St Ann Way, Gloucester GL1 5BQ

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and comprehensive training to support your career growth.

• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, offering a chance to earn while you learn and gain 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' schemes.

• Discounts: Savings on shopping, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs for the hotel.

• Lead during service, organizing the team and managing workflow.

• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to standard, including breakfast and pub classics.

• Ensure the kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards, maintaining training and records.

• Step up when needed, running shifts and supporting new team members.

• Learn kitchen management skills to prepare for more senior roles and grow your career with us.