Kitchen Team Leader — Grow into Head Chef with Training

Whitbread PLC; Porthmadog; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career path

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at the Porthmadog Premier Inn. The role involves owning food ordering, stock control, and keeping food costs in check for the hotel. You will lead the kitchen during service, manage workflow, and ensure high standards of preparation and hygiene.

You’ll train and develop your team, support with shifts, and gain exposure to kitchen management as you progress toward senior roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership
• Ability to manage food costs and stock
• Knowledge of health and safety 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

Leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Hygiene compliance

Team leadership

Menu preparation

Job description

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at the Porthmadog Premier Inn. The role involves owning food ordering, stock control, and keeping food costs in check for the hotel. You will lead the kitchen during service, manage workflow, and ensure high standards of preparation and hygiene.

You’ll train and develop your team, support with shifts, and gain exposure to kitchen management as you progress toward senior roles within the company.