Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Birmingham South (Rubery) location. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing the team, and ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene, all while providing growth opportunities towards becoming a Head Chef.

Benefits

Employee discounts on Premier Inn rooms

Apprenticeships available

Training and support provided

Company pension scheme

Discounts on shops and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, including staffing and workflow during services.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene compliance.
• Responsible for ordering and controlling stock.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety

Stock Control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Birmingham South (Rubery) Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Birmingham South (Rubery) 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.

CONTRACT TYPE:

Fixed Term Contract until 04/09/2025

PAY RATE:

Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS:

25 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION:

Birmingham South (Rubery) Premier Inn Hotel ,Great Park, Ashbrook Dr, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9FP

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 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 so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.