Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for the Premier Inn Manchester Salford Media City. In this role, you'll manage food ordering, lead a team during service, and ensure kitchen hygiene standards. This position offers a clear career pathway and is committed to inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in food ordering and stock control.
• Ability to manage workflow and organize teams during service.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track.
• Lead the team during service to ensure smooth operation.
• Prepare, cook, and serve the menu as specified.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and training.

Skills

Food ordering

Team management

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Benefits

• 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 Manchester Salford Media City 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.