Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader at Whitbread

Christchurch, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

13.81

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Rota Management, Food Ordering, Stock Control, Team Leadership, Service Management, Food Quality Control, Hygiene Standards, Health and Safety, Cooking, Shift Running, Cost Control

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We're currently recruiting in our Premier Inn Christchurch West. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour. Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Christchurch West Join our team at Premier Inn Christchurch West 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. PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour HOURS: 30 hours per week LOCATION: 22 Bailey Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BN Why you’ll love it here: · 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 What you’ll do: Join our team at Premier Inn Christchurch West 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. • 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.

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team during busy services while ensuring audit readiness. This role involves taking full ownership of food quality and hygiene standards in collaboration with the Hotel Manager.