Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Hereford. In this role, you'll manage the kitchen, oversee food orders, and ensure high standards of hygiene and quality. This is a hands-on position perfect for those looking to advance their Chef career with a reputable company offering training and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on accommodation and meals

Company pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock control.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day operations and team.
• Oversee food quality and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Lead the team during busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Hereford Holmer, Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Hereford Holmer 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.

Overview

As Kitchen Team Leader you’ll:

• 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

Details

• PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour
• CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract
• HOURS: 30 hours per week across 5 days
• LOCATION: Premier Inn Hereford Holmer, Holmer Road, Holmer, Herefordshire HR4 9RS

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 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.