Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for its Bromsgrove location. You will run kitchen operations, manage food orders, ensure hygiene standards, and lead your team. This hands-on role is ideal for those looking to advance their Chef career. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on accommodation and meals

Pension and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and managing operations.
• Ability to maintain health and hygiene standards.
• Skills in cooking and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and lead the team during service.
• Order food and control stock to meet budget requirements.
• Prepare and serve meals according to standards.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Food preparation

Health and safety standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Bromsgrove Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Bromsgrove Central 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 is 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 across 5 days, weekends included
CONTRACT: Fixed Term until 26th February 2026
LOCATION: Bromsgrove Central Premier Inn, Bromsgrove, B61 0FR

Why you'll love it here:

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that will give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: available at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and savings schemes: company pension and save as you earn scheme.
• Discounts: money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Ensure 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.