Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 16,263 - 23,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on utility bills and shops

Job summary

Premier Inn in Market Harborough is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen and oversee daily operations. You will manage staffing, food safety, and quality standards while creating delicious meals for guests. This hands-on role offers an opportunity to grow your culinary skills within the UK's leading hospitality business.

The ideal candidate should have experience in kitchen management and a strong understanding of health and hygiene practices. A supportive work environment, training opportunities, and employee benefits await you.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or culinary education.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including staffing and inventory.
• Lead the team during service, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Prepare and serve food to specification, maintaining standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Nationally-recognised qualification in hospitality

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Market Harborough – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Market Harborough 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 £14.31 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week. It may include AM shifts, PM shifts, weekdays, weekends, Split shifts and Public and Bank Holidays across 5 days.

Location

Melton Road, East Langton, Market Harborough, LE16 7TG

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

Join our team at Premier Inn Market Harborough 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.