Kitchen Team Leader: Lead a Busy Hotel Kitchen

Premier-Inn; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn in Caerphilly (Crossways) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, orders and service. You'll work with the Hotel Manager to own kitchen standards, hygiene and food quality, and you will guide the team through busy services.

The role offers a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour for 30 hours per week, with training, career progression toward Head Chef, and benefits from Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and managing busy services.
• Ability to control food costs and stock for the hotel kitchen.
• Proven capability to maintain food quality 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

Leadership

Rota planning

Stock management

Food ordering

Food quality

Food hygiene

Job description

Premier Inn in Caerphilly (Crossways) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, orders and service. You'll work with the Hotel Manager to own kitchen standards, hygiene and food quality, and you will guide the team through busy services.

The role offers a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour for 30 hours per week, with training, career progression toward Head Chef, and benefits from Whitbread.