Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Burton upon Trent. You will manage daily kitchen operations, lead your team, and ensure high food quality and hygiene standards. The role demands strong leadership skills and experience in a kitchen environment. The position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and support for your career development.

Benefits

Training and career support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to manage daily kitchen operations effectively.
• Experience in leading a team in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations and manage team schedule.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Burton on Trent Central– Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Burton on Trent Central 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 (Fixed Term Contract until 30/10/2025)

HOURS: 32 hours per week

LOCATION: Burton on Trent Central Premier Inn, Wellington Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WD

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 at Premier Inn 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 take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.