Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Burnley is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage day-to-day kitchen operations. Responsibilities include overseeing food ordering, leading the kitchen team during service, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discount on Premier Inn rooms

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day operations.
• Lead food ordering and stock control.
• Organise kitchen team and workflow.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Stock control

Food preparation and cooking

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Burnley Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Burnley 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 £13.81 per hour

HOURS

35 hours per week

LOCATION

Queen Victoria Rd, Burnley
BB10 3EF

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

• 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.