Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader at Premier Inn

Premier Inn; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Training and support

Job summary

Premier Inn Manchester (West Didsbury) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations, manage rotas, place orders and mentor your team.

In this hands-on role you’ll own stock control and food costs for the hotel, lead during service, prepare and plate dishes to spec, and ensure health, safety and hygiene standards, with a 40-hour week and pay up to £14.31 per hour. Join a team at the UK’s leading hospitality group and build your career toward senior chef roles.

Responsibilities

• Join our team at Premier Inn Manchester (West Didsbury) 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.

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. We're currently recruiting in our Manchester (West Didsbury) Premier Inn. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Manchester (West Didsbury) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Manchester (West Didsbury) 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: 40 hours per week LOCATION: Christies Field Office Park Derwent Avenue, Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 7QS

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 Manchester (West Didsbury) 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.