Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Trowbridge Premier Inn to oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a team. This hands-on role focuses on food quality, hygiene, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have leadership skills and be ready to develop their culinary careers. Benefits include extensive training, discounts, and development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and savings schemes

Nationally-recognised apprenticeship qualifications

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock control effectively.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Trowbridge Premier Inn 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.

What you'll do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping 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

Benefits and development

• Training and support: We\'ve got user-friendly equipment and training that will give you a real career path in our kitchens
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get 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 trips, supermarkets and more

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.