Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader for their York City Centre (Layerthorpe) Premier Inn. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, lead team members, and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen environment and be prepared to take the next step in their culinary career. This position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and various benefits including training, discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role preferred.
• Understanding of health and hygiene standards.
• Background in food service or chef experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Lead a team during busy service.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team management

Food ordering

Health and safety compliance

Cooking and menu preparation

Job description

Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Category: Operations - Hotel Kitchen

Location: York

We're currently recruiting in our York City Centre (Layerthorpe) Premier Inn. Working 37.5 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader - York City Centre (Layerthorpe) Premier Inn

Join our team at York City Centre (Layerthorpe) 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:

37.5 hours per week

LOCATION:

28-40 Blossom St, York YO24 1AJ

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 York City Centre (Layerthorpe) Premier Inn 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.

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.

Job ref: 113540-4492

Advertised: 17 Oct 2025