Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Nottingham Arena location. In this hands-on role, you will oversee kitchen operations, manage a team, and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers guaranteed hours at a competitive rate of up to £13.81 per hour.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on hospitality services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Great leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Lead team through cooking and service.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Inventory Control

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Nottingham Arena (London Road) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Nottingham Arena (London Road) 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

30 hours per week across 5 days – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

Location

Premier Inn Nottingham Arena (London Road), Island Site, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4UU

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