Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn in Burton On Trent East is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, with 30 hours per week and a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour. You’ll manage rotas, orders and the team during busy services, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are met.

This hands-on role is a clear path toward Head Chef responsibilities. Join an ambitious team and grow your culinary career with Premier Inn, supported by structured training and industry-recognised qualifications; this

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing rotas.
• Ability to own food ordering and stock control.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 for progression into more senior roles

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food ordering

Hygiene standards

Job description

Burton On Trent East, Ashby Road East, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting in our Burton On Trent East Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Join our team at Burton On Trent 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:

Ashby Road East, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0PY

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.