Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cleethorpes is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations. The role involves managing the kitchen team, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, and controlling food costs. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. This position offers training opportunities and various employee benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension and saving schemes

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to manage team workflows and food ordering.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control for the hotel.
• Lead the kitchen team during service hours.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety standards

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Cleethorpes Premier Inn Hotel.

Join our team at Premier Inn in Cleethorpes 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.

Details

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 32 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION: Meridian Point, Cleethorpes, DN35 0PN

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.