Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef

Whitbread; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension & savings

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread's Premier Inn Bodmin is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. This hands-on role gives you ownership of quality and hygiene, reporting to the Hotel Manager as you prepare for future chef leadership.

You'll grow your skills in cost control, food ordering, and service flow, with clear progression toward Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control for the hotel.
• Lead service during busy periods and manage workflow.
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to spec.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Mentor new team members and help them settle in.

Job description

Whitbread's Premier Inn Bodmin is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. This hands-on role gives you ownership of quality and hygiene, reporting to the Hotel Manager as you prepare for future chef leadership.

You'll grow your skills in cost control, food ordering, and service flow, with clear progression toward Head Chef.