Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Lisburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Lisburn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team. The successful candidate will handle food ordering, stock control, and ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards. This role is ideal for those looking to advance their culinary career in an engaging environment. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Own food ordering and stock control for cost management.
• Prepare and serve meals according to specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Train kitchen team members and help new hires settle in.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene

Team management

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Lisburn Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Lisburn 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

Contract

Fixed Term contract until 29/01/2026

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Lisburn Premier Inn
136-144 Hillsborough Rd, Lisburn BT27 5QY

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.