Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader – Exeter City Centre – Premier Inn 

Join our team at Premier Inn Exeter City Centre 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 – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION:

Exeter City Centre Premier Inn

2 Southernhay Gardens

Exeter

EX1 1SG

Why you’ll love it here:

What you’ll do: 

Join our team 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 so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.