Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high food hygiene standards. Applicants should have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. The role includes preparing and serving meals, managing food ordering, and ensuring team training. Attractive compensation of up to £13.81 per hour with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and food ordering.
• Ensure the kitchen meets health and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve meals to the highest standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Education

No specific education required

Tools

Culinary equipment

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Ayr A77/RacecoursePremier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Ayr A77/Racecourse 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, guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Ayr A77/Racecourse
Wheatpark Place, Ayr, Ayrshire KA8 9R,T

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.

• 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 so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.