Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Harrogate is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and hygiene standards. In this hands-on role, you will lead your team, handle food ordering, and support the hotel's kitchen management. With a pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and 32 hours of work per week, this is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to advance in their culinary career.

Benefits

40% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants

Pension and share saving schemes

Discounts on various products and services

Employee discounts on beds and bedding

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering and stock control.
• Lead the team during service to ensure efficiency.
• Prepare and serve quality meals according to specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards compliance

Team management

Stock control

Job description

KITCHEN TEAM LEADER – HARROGATE TOWN CENTRE PREMIER INN

Join our team at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre as a Kitchen Team Leader and 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.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Training and support: We’ve got 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.

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.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 32 hours per week

LOCATION: 9 Springfield Ave, Harrogate HG1 2HY