Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Preston is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations. You will manage food ordering, lead your team during service, and maintain hygiene standards. This role offers career development opportunities, with training and a structured career path. Competitive pay at up to £13.81 per hour with great benefits including discounts and a company pension.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environments and a passion for food.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Food ordering

Stock control

Team leadership

Health and safety standards

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Preston Central Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Preston 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

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Fox Street, Preston
PR1 2AB

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 [Location] 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.