Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef

Premier-Inn; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Training and apprenticeship support

Apprenticeships and career development

Job summary

Bath Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services, and keep operations audit-ready. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen from food quality to hygiene, building hands-on leadership to progress towards Head Chef.

This role offers a clear path for growth within the UK’s leading hospitality group and requires a proactive, hands-on manager for busy service periods.

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 breakfast 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.

Job description

Bath Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services, and keep operations audit-ready. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen from food quality to hygiene, building hands-on leadership to progress towards Head Chef.

This role offers a clear path for growth within the UK’s leading hospitality group and requires a proactive, hands-on manager for busy service periods.