Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; St Davids; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in St David's is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and manage a team. You'll be responsible for food quality, stock control, and ensuring health and hygiene standards. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for those looking to develop their chef career in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings scheme

Discounts on shops and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a solid understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for stock control and food ordering.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure food quality meets standards.
• Lead staff during service and maintain workflow in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Food ordering

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: user‑friendly equipment for an easier shift and a career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: offered at any age – learn while you earn 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 savings scheme: company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Premier Inn St David’s as a Kitchen Team Leader 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 keep 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.