Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Preston to manage kitchen operations and lead the team during service. The role requires strong leadership skills, cooking expertise, and a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your chef career with a reputable organization offering training and career development.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on rooms and meals

Company pension scheme

Discounts on shops and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food quality and hygiene.
• Ability to manage, train, and develop team members.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to lead under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations including ordering and stock control.
• Lead the team during busy services to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and cook meals following restaurant specifications.
• Maintain health and safety standards and keep training records updated.
• Support new team members in settling into their roles.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.