Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Linton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Ross-On-Wye location. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, lead a team, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management, and be ready to lead during busy services while maintaining hygiene standards. Competitive pay and unique employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on stays and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen management role.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead a team and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.
• Control food orders and stock management.
• Prepare and cook meals according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Stock control

Team leadership

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Ross-On-Wye Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Ross-On-Wye 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 across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Ross-On-Wye
Ledbury Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7QJ

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 Ross-On-Wye 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.