Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Leek Town Centre location. In this role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. This hands-on leadership position is perfect for those looking to advance their culinary career. Join a supportive work environment where training and growth opportunities are provided, including competitive hourly pay and great benefits.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on shopping and utilities

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a kitchen team and manage workflows.
• Knowledge of food quality and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience in managing food orders and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Lead the team during busy service shifts.
• Prepare and serve menu items to spec.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with onboarding new team members.

Skills

Food quality management

Kitchen hygiene standards

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Leek Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Leek Town Centre Premier Inn 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

Location: Leek Town Centre Premier Inn , Ashbourne Rd, Leek ST13 5AS

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.