Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Wadebridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader in Wadebridge and take charge of daily kitchen operations while promoting food quality and hygiene. This leadership role supports your aspiration to advance to Head Chef, providing training, support, and a friendly work environment with guaranteed hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support

Apprenticeships available with qualifications

Whitbread Benefits card for discounts

Company pension scheme

Savings on shopping and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards required.
• Leadership skills necessary to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations including rotas and food orders.
• Lead, organize the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Join our team at Premier Inn Wadebridge as a Kitchen Team Leader and advance your Chef career. You will manage daily kitchen operations, including rotas, food orders, team leadership 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 aspiring to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 30-35 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION: Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge PL27 6BN

Why you'll love it here:

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and comprehensive training for career progression
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age with nationally-recognised qualifications
• Whitbread Benefits card: Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and 'save as you earn' scheme
• Discounts: Savings on shopping, utilities, travel, cinema, and supermarkets

What you'll do:

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs for the hotel
• Lead during service, organizing the team and workflow
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to specification
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are met, maintaining team training and records
• Run shifts and support new team members
• Learn kitchen management to progress into more senior roles