Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A popular hotel chain in Leicester is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations. The position involves managing food ordering, stock control, and leading the kitchen team during services. Candidates will benefit from training programs, apprenticeships, and a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour. This hands-on role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to advance their culinary career towards becoming a Head Chef.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Familiarity with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with standards.
• Run shifts and train new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety standards

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Premier Inn Leicester (Forest 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. It's a hands-on leadership role that's perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

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

Were currently recruiting in our Premier Inn in Leicester (Forest East). Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Working hours and compensation

Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

What youll do

Join our team at Premier Inn Leicester (Forest East) as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. Youll 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, youll take full ownership of the kitchen - from food quality to hygiene. Its a hands-on leadership role thats perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Benefits

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and training that provide 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
• 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