Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread's Premier Inn Preston Central is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader to steer the kitchen day-to-day, including rotas, ordering and keeping services running smoothly. In this hands-on leadership role you’ll own food quality, hygiene and costs, collaborate with the Hotel Manager, and mentor chefs on a path toward Head Chef.

The position offers 30 hours per week with wages up to £14.31 per hour, based at Fox Street, Preston PR1 2AB.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing daily operations.
• Knowledge of food ordering, stock control and cost management.
• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene standards.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Stock control

Food ordering

Health & safety

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Preston Central Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Preston Central – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Preston Central 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

Location

Fox Street, Preston, PR1 2AB

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

• 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.