Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Gloucester location. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and guide your team through busy services. Ideal candidates have a passion for cooking and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. This position offers up to £13.81 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension scheme

Saving schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to manage kitchen workflow effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day with a focus on management.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Prepare and serve menu items to specification.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Gloucester (Quayside) Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside) 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.

Compensation

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours & Location

HOURS: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: Bakers Quay, St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5BQ

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

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel
• Take the lead during service – organizing 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