Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Burnley is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Premier Inn. You will manage kitchen operations, lead the team, and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene. The role offers hands-on leadership to develop your Chef skills, with a pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and 35 hours of work per week. Join a well-supported team and enjoy numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on utility bills and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills for managing workflow.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and lead the team.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

• Posting date: 17 October 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 16 November 2025
• Location: Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3EF
• Company: Whitbread
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 113477-4492

Summary

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 will 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 Burnley 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 keep 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.