Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A popular hotel chain is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations. You will lead a team, ensure food quality, manage ordering, and uphold hygiene standards. This role offers training opportunities and a career path toward becoming a Head Chef.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on hotel rooms and meals

Company pension scheme

Miscellaneous discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and manage kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Take ownership of food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Team management

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Haydock Park/M6 J23 Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Haydock Park/M6 J23 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.

Details

Pay rate: Up to £13.81 per hour

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/26

Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

Location: Premier Inn Haydock Park/M6 J23, Yew Tree Way, Golborne, Nr Warrington, WA3 3JD

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

What you’ll get

• 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