Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Castleford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include food ordering, team management, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have kitchen management experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food hygiene regulations. This hands-on role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and opportunities for career development within the company.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or culinary roles.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen operations and team performance.
• Take responsibility for food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure the kitchen meets health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Castleford (Xscape,M62,J32) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Castleford (Xscape,M62,J32) 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

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed‑term Contract until 03/12/2026

HOURS: 37 hours per week

LOCATION: Castleford (Xscape,M62,J32) Premier Inn
Colorado Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA

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.