Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cardiff is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily operations, oversee team performance, and ensure top-quality food service. The ideal candidate should have strong kitchen management skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive pay rate and a chance to grow your career in hospitality.

Benefits

Training and support

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and services

Whitbread Benefits card

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee operations.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – St Davids – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn St Davids 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

Location

Glasfyrn Road, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6QF

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: We’ve got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll 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 for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy 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: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do

Join our team at Premier Inn St Davids 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 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.