Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK seeks a Kitchen Team Leader at its Stafford North (Spitfire) location. In this hands-on role, you'll manage the kitchen's operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are met while leading a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of food ordering, stock control, and training new staff members, fostering a productive environment for culinary growth. With a competitive wage and numerous benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on utility bills and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or cooking required.
• Ability to lead a team effectively in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Lead kitchen team during service and organize workflow.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Control food ordering and stock management.
• Train and onboard new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards

Stock control

Problem solving

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Stafford North (Spitfire) Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Stafford North (Spitfire) 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: 30 hours per week

Location: 1 Spitfire Close, Stafford, ST16 1

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 Stafford North (Spitfire) 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.