Kitchen Team Lead — Path to Head Chef (Castleford)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Castleford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, food ordering, and leading a busy team. You will work with the Hotel Manager to ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene in a hands-on leadership role.

The role offers 35 hours per week at a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour, with training and a clear career path toward supervisory roles within Whitbread’s hospitality business.

Qualifications

• Kitchen team leadership experience e.g. running a busy kitchen
• Knowledge of rotas, ordering and stock control
• Strong food hygiene and safety awareness

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
• 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

Premier Inn Castleford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, including rotas, food ordering, and leading a busy team. You will work with the Hotel Manager to ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene in a hands-on leadership role.

The role offers 35 hours per week at a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour, with training and a clear career path toward supervisory roles within Whitbread’s hospitality business.