Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader at Premier Inn

Premier Inn; Corby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Corby is recruiting a Kitchen Team Leader to drive daily kitchen operations and lead the team to deliver great dining experiences. You will own food ordering, stock control and cost management, while guiding shift teams to maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness.

Join a hands-on leadership role within the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread, with clear paths to progression as you grow your career in a busy hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage rotas and order placement.
• Strong focus on food quality, hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen day to day operations in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Own food ordering, stock control and cost management for the hotel.
• Organise shifts, manage workflow and ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Prepare and serve menu items to spec, including breakfast and pub classics.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards and train staff accordingly.
• Step up to cover shifts and support new team members in onboarding.
• Develop kitchen management skills for future progression.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Service management

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We're currently recruiting in our Corby location.

Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader - Corby - Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Corby 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

Southern Gateway Business Park, 1 Little Colliers Field, Oakley Hay, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9EZ

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 Corby 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.