Kitchen Team Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dudley seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations at Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre. The role includes managing food ordering, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, and training the kitchen staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their chef career in a supportive environment. Work involves 30 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with a pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension plan

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high standards.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen operation on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure team meets health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and cook meals according to hotel standards.
• Train new team members in kitchen management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Inventory management

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Stourbridge Town Centre Premier Inn — Kitchen Team Leader. Join our team at Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward.

You’ll run the kitchen day to day.

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 across 5 days. Location: Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre, Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JR.

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: user-friendly equipment and training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: offered at any age, so 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 saving schemes: company pension and Save As You Earn scheme.
• Discounts: money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do

• Join our team at Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your chef career.
• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service; organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure 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; 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.

Location details and shift patterns reflect 30 hours per week across 5 days, including evenings and weekends.

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