Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread PLC; Whitley Bay; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career path

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts across shops and services

Job summary

Premier Inn Whitley Bay is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive and supervise daily kitchen operations. You’ll own food ordering, stock control and cost management while leading a busy team through service and maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness and compliance.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to develop the team, train staff and ensure all health and safety records are up to date, with a clear path toward senior kitchen roles within Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage rotas, orders and costs within a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the hotel.
• Lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow, ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to spec, from breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards and keep records updated.
• Step up to run shifts and help new team members settle in.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health and hygiene

Training/mentoring

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Whitley Bay Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Whitley Bay 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 £14.31per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

9 Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 1GB

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 Whitley Bayas 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 inLearn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.