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Hotel Kitchen Team Leader
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Hotel Kitchen Team Leader
Hotel Kitchen Team Leader (Kitchen Shift Leader Equivalent) – Shrewsbury Town Centre Premier Inn
About the Role
Join our team at Shrewsbury Town Centre Premier Inn and take your career as a chef to the next level as a Kitchen Team Leader. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll manage daily operations, from orchestrating a high-functioning kitchen team during peak services to maintaining food quality, hygiene, and stock control. With full ownership of the kitchen—under the guidance of your Hotel Manager—you’ll develop essential skills to progress to senior roles like Head Chef.
As part of Whitbread, the UK’s leading hospitality business, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional experience for guests. Your responsibilities span operational leadership, training team members, and ensuring every dish meets our high standards—whether it’s an iconic Premier Inn breakfast or a classic pub meal.
This position is for someone ready to lead, mentor, and help shape the career of others within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Position Summary
- Hours: 40 per week (flexible shifts possible)
- Location: Smithfield Rd, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PG
- Pay: Up to £14.31 per hour
- Job Reference: #185648-4492
Key Responsibilities
As Kitchen Team Leader, your role involves:
- Operational Leadership:
- Manage the kitchen organisation, including team rosters, workload assignment, and workflow during service to ensure efficiency.
- Own food ordering and stock control, monitoring daily inventory to minimise waste and budget costs.
- Oversee kitchen hygiene, safety, and compliance, maintaining records and ensuring all staff are trained.
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Team Management & Development:
- Train and support team members during busy periods and assist new staff in settling into their roles.
- Build a motivated, high-performing kitchen team that delivers consistency and quality.
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Food Preparation & Execution:
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to menu specifications—from breakfasts to pub classics.
- Handle stock management to maintain food quality and competitive pricing.
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Flexible Responsibility:
- Step in for shifts as needed and participate in dailydeep-down tasks to maintain kitchen excellence.
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Progression Mindset:
- Apply leadership and management skills to prepare for future requirements at the Head of Kitchen/Head Chef level.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen leadership or team leader role in hospitality or similar environment is essential.
- Handling servers with regularity (busy premises) and resource management skills.
- A commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience with the knowledge that consistency and reliability are the foundations of it.
- A strong desire to lead, mentor, and develop your career within a fast-paced environment.
Ideal Traits (Nice to Have):
- Qualifications or experience in hotel/hospitality management, culinary studies or chef training.
- Knowledge of hygiene regulations and health and safety standards.
- Excellent communication, organisation and team-building abilities.
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Why Join Us
Training & Career Grown
- Access to user-friendly kitchen tools and structured training to grow your expertise.
- Apprenticeship schemes available at any age for career progression.
- Clear pathway for further advancement as you develop senior management abilities.
Employee Benefits (Whitbread Benefits Card)
- £8–£9 off a Premier Inn room each night (discounts up to 60%).
- 25% off meals at Whitbread restaurants including Flagship restaurants (e.g. Beefeater).
- Discounts across a wide range of products including shopping, supermarkets, travel, cinemas, and utilities.
Financial & Workforce Support
- Frameworked pension scheme contribution (up to 6% post tax).
- Option to contribute to a Save as You Earn (SAYE) scheme for shared holidays.
Inclusivity: You Belong Here
Everyone at Whitbread is valued for their unique contribution. We believe diversity and inclusion drive innovation and improve service quality.
This role is also open to applicants from under-represented groups, including:
- Women
- Ethnic minority communities
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQIA+ community members (including transgender, non-binary, and alternate identities)
Our commitment is to provide support to adjust working conditions and flexible/part-time arrangements where feasible. Speak to us directly about your needs.
Important Notice
Advertised: July 2, 2026 | Active listings until further notice.
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