Kitchen Team Leader: Grow to Head Chef with Apprenticeships

Premier-Inn; Cannock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Cannock (Orbital) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services, and uphold hygiene standards. You'll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen and drive quality from food to safety.

It’s a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward Head Chef. Join us in Cannock to develop your career in the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread, with training and real progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage rotas and orders.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to develop towards Head Chef.

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 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

Kitchen leadership

Rota management

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Job description

Premier Inn Cannock (Orbital) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services, and uphold hygiene standards. You'll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen and drive quality from food to safety.

It’s a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward Head Chef. Join us in Cannock to develop your career in the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread, with training and real progression