Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Hereford is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to run kitchen operations at Premier Inn. This hands-on role involves food ordering, team management, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are those eager to grow their chef career towards becoming a Head Chef. The position offers training, development, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and saving schemes

User-friendly equipment and training

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead a team during busy service.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Team management

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

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.

What you'll do

• 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.

Benefits and development

• Training and support: We provide user-friendly equipment and training that supports your career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, so you can 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.
• Additional discounts: Savings on shops, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more.

Equality and inclusion

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.