Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Leeds / Bradford Airport location. This hands-on leadership role will involve managing daily kitchen operations, overseeing food quality, and leading service teams. With comprehensive training and progression opportunities, it's ideal for aspiring Head Chefs.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Management

Hygiene Standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Leeds / Bradford Airport

Join our team at Premier Inn Leeds / Bradford Airport as a Kitchen Team Leader and advance your Chef career.

You’ll manage the kitchen daily – overseeing rotas, food orders, leading busy service teams, and maintaining audit standards. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of food quality and hygiene. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for those aspiring to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE:

Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS:

32 hours per week across 5 days, including evenings and weekends, with guaranteed hours to help plan your week.

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Leeds / Bradford Airport
Victoria Avenue, Yeadon, Nr Leeds, LS19 7AW

Why you'll love it here:

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and comprehensive training to develop your career in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, allowing you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: Savings on shopping, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets, and more.

What you'll do:

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs across the hotel.
• Lead during service, organizing the team and workflow to ensure smooth operations.
• Cook and serve menu items to standard, from breakfast to pub classics.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are met, maintaining team training and records.
• Run shifts and support new team members.
• Learn kitchen management skills to progress into more senior roles.