Kitchen Team Leader: Grow to Head Chef with Training

Premier-Inn; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Manchester (West Didsbury) is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen and lead the team through busy services. You will own food ordering, stock control, and cost management for the entire hotel, while ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene.

You will oversee service, manage the team, and help new members settle in. This hands-on role is a stepping stone toward more senior kitchen leadership within Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Experience placing orders and managing stock.
• Ability to manage rotas and shift patterns.
• Committed to health, safety and hygiene standards.

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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Stock control

Food ordering

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Premier Inn Manchester (West Didsbury) is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen and lead the team through busy services. You will own food ordering, stock control, and cost management for the entire hotel, while ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene.

You will oversee service, manage the team, and help new members settle in. This hands-on role is a stepping stone toward more senior kitchen leadership within Whitbread.