Kitchen Team Leader — Path to Head Chef

Whitbread; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Cabot Circus) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, ordering, and guiding the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen, uphold quality and hygiene, and support a path toward Head Chef.

Whitbread is the UK’s leading hospitality company, offering training, career progression and inclusive hiring. This hands-on leadership role sits at the heart of our busy Bristol operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing rotas.
• Ability to place food orders and manage stock and costs.
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety and audit readiness.

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 to grow toward more senior roles.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Service leadership

Job description

Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Cabot Circus) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, ordering, and guiding the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen, uphold quality and hygiene, and support a path toward Head Chef.

Whitbread is the UK’s leading hospitality company, offering training, career progression and inclusive hiring. This hands-on leadership role sits at the heart of our busy Bristol operation.