Kitchen Team Leader — Path to Head Chef & Training

Whitbread PLC; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands) seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, orders and audit readiness. You’ll lead the team with the Hotel Manager, owning food quality, hygiene and service, and build skills toward a Head Chef role.

This hands-on leadership role offers career growth within Whitbread, with training and benefits through Whitbread’s UK hospitality network.

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.

Job description

Premier Inn Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands) seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, orders and audit readiness. You’ll lead the team with the Hotel Manager, owning food quality, hygiene and service, and build skills toward a Head Chef role.

This hands-on leadership role offers career growth within Whitbread, with training and benefits through Whitbread’s UK hospitality network.