Kitchen - Team Leader

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

Job summary

A prominent hospitality business in Exmouth is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage kitchen operations, including food quality, hygiene, and team leadership. Successful candidates will have experience in a kitchen environment and must excel in managing workflows during busy services. The position offers career growth opportunities within the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Pension and savings schemes

Utility bill and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen or food service environment.
• Ability to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day including managing rotas.
• Place food orders and manage stock control.
• Lead the team through busy services to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain hygiene and audit readiness in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Stock control

Hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Exmouth Seafront – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Exmouth Seafront 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: The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ

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 Exmouth Seafront 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.