Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel brand is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader at their location in Leicester Forest East. In this role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, lead a team, and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and knowledge of kitchen management. Competitive pay of up to £13.81 per hour is offered for 35 hours per week, with a variety of shifts and discounts available to employees.

Benefits

Discounts on hotel rooms

Discounts on meals

Training and apprenticeships

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Experience in a leadership role in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering and stock control for the hotel.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Health and safety standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Leicester (Forest East) – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Leicester (Forest East) 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

35 hours per week – a variety of shifts and days working 5 of 7 days a week

Location

Premier Inn Leicester (Forest East)
Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GD

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.

• Working in the kitchen either alone or as part of a team

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.