Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and share saving schemes

Discounts on products and holidays

Bed and bedding discount

Job summary

Whitbread is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre. You’ll run the kitchen daily—managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team through busy services with audit-ready standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning the kitchen from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands-on leadership role designed to build skills toward a Head Chef position within the UK’s leading hospitality company.

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 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.

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Harrogate Town Centre Premier Inn. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Harrogate Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre 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.

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PAY RATE: Up to £14.31 per hour

HOURS: 40 hours per week - Permanent contract.

LOCATION: 9 Springfield Ave, Harrogate HG1 2HY

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Training and support:We've got the super user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the warm welcome we're known for. If you want more, we've also got the career path for you!
• Whitbread Benefits card:Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and share saving schemes: Easy planning for the future.
• Discounts: Get money off FitBit, My Protein, Costco card, money off holidays, phone contracts and tech, supermarkets, and whole host more.
• Our bed in your home: Enjoy a large employee discount on our beds and bedding so you can rest easy in your own home.

Benefits

Benefits: https: //www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What You’ll Do

Join our team at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 206961-4492

Advertised: 29 Aug 2026