Kitchen Team Leader - Poole

Premier Inn; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Poole is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations. You will oversee food ordering, team leadership, and ensure hygiene standards. This role is perfect for individuals ready to develop their Chef career and offers up to £13.51 per hour for a 30-hour work week.

Benefits

Up to 60% off hotel rooms

25% off meals in restaurants

Company pension scheme

Savings schemes

Various discounts on shopping and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to manage food orders and control costs.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the kitchen team during services.
• Ensure the quality of food and maintain hygiene standards.
• Handle food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Stock control

Team management

Job description

Join our team at Premier Inn Premier Inn Poole Centre as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You'll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

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

Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.51 per hour.

About the role

Kitchen Team Leader – Poole Centre (Holes Bay) – Premier Inn. Join our team at Premier Inn Poole Centre (Holes Bay) as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You'll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit‑ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It's a hands‑on leadership role that's perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Training & Benefits

• Training and support: We’ve got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.