Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Burton upon Trent is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily operations in the kitchen. You will lead the team, ensure high food quality, and maintain health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and be ready to step into more senior roles. This permanent position offers competitive pay and the chance for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Training and support

Pension and saving schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership role in managing kitchen operations.
• Experience in food ordering and stock control.
• Ability to train and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Education

Experience in a kitchen environment

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Burton on Trent Central– Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Burton on Trent Central 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:

Permanent - 32 hours per week

LOCATION:

Burton on Trent Central Premier Inn , Wellington Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WD

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 [Location] 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.