At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, manage orders, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: Join the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.
- Benefits: Up to £14.31 per hour, discounts, and a company pension.
- Other info: Enjoy training, apprenticeships, and a fun work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your Chef career with hands-on leadership and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.31 - 14.31 £ per hour.
Join our team at Taunton East Premier Inn 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 £14.31 per hour
HOURS 30 hours per week
LOCATION 81 Bridgwater Rd, Taunton TA1 2DU
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:
- 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.
Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader in Taunton employer: www.whitbreadcareers.com - jobboard
At Premier Inn Glenrothes, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment. With comprehensive training and apprenticeship opportunities, we empower our Kitchen Team Leaders to develop their culinary skills and advance their careers within the UK's leading hospitality business. Enjoy fantastic benefits including discounts on accommodation and meals, alongside a company pension scheme, making your experience with us both rewarding and fulfilling.
Contact Details:
www.whitbreadcareers.com - jobboard Recruitment Team
