Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Seaton location to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and lead the culinary team. This role includes supervising food ordering and maintaining health and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have previous kitchen management experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour for 30 hours a week.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment and training

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen day-to-day and oversee food quality.
• Lead the team during busy services and manage workflow.
• Prepare and serve meals according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food ordering

Team leadership

Health and hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Seaton Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Seaton 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

Harbour Rd, Seaton EX12 2

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: User‑friendly equipment and training that offers a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, allowing you to learn while you earn and obtain 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 a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: Money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do

Join our team at Premier Inn Seaton 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.