Hotel Kitchen Team Leader -

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Preston location. In this hands-on role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and lead your team. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and a strong understanding of hygiene standards. This position offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or as a chef.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Ability to lead and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day and coordinate rotas.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Lead the team through busy services.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Team leadership

Hygiene standards

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Preston East

Join our team at Premier Inn Preston 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

32 hours per week

LOCATION

Premier Inn Preston East
Bluebell Way, Preston East Link Rd, Fulwood, PR2 5PZ

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 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.