Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations and support team growth. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for food ordering, team organization during shifts, and maintaining health and hygiene standards. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers career development opportunities through training and apprenticeships, along with attractive benefits such as discounts and pension schemes.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and leading a team more effectively.
• Understanding of food quality and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage rotas and food ordering.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Lead the kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and cook menu items per specifications.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Train new team members and assist them during shifts.
• Learn kitchen management skills for career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Cooking

Education

No specific educational requirements mentioned

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Premier Inn Grimsby 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Location note

Kitchen Team Leader - Exeter Central St Davids Premier Inn. Join our team at Premier Inn Exeter Central St David\'s as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward.

What we offer

• 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