Kitchen Team Leader

  • Location: Exeter
  • Posted on: 2025-12-28 11:50:10
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Job Description

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Kitchen Team Leader – Exeter Central St Davids Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids 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 across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION:
Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids
Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BG

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 Exeter Central St Davids 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.