Kitchen Team Leader: Build Your Chef Career

Premier-Inn; Bedford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre (Riverside) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll lead rostering, stock control and cost management, delivering high-quality meals in a busy hotel environment.

You’ll guide the team through busy services, uphold health and hygiene standards, and work closely with the Hotel Manager to develop your skills toward senior roles within Whitbread’s hospitality family. This is a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership and rostering.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rotas management

Food ordering

Team leadership

Audit readiness

Health and hygiene

Job description

Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre (Riverside) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll lead rostering, stock control and cost management, delivering high-quality meals in a busy hotel environment.

You’ll guide the team through busy services, uphold health and hygiene standards, and work closely with the Hotel Manager to develop your skills toward senior roles within Whitbread’s hospitality family. This is a hands-on leadership role.