Kitchen Team Leader: Grow Your Chef Career & Lead Service

Premier-Inn; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Preston East is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders and lead the team through busy services. You’ll own the kitchen, ensuring food quality and hygiene while working closely with the Hotel Manager.

It’s a hands‑on leadership role designed to develop your skills toward a future Head Chef position within the UK’s leading hospitality group, Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership and rota management.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards and audit readiness.

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 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

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Audit readiness

Education

Job description

Premier Inn Preston East is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders and lead the team through busy services. You’ll own the kitchen, ensuring food quality and hygiene while working closely with the Hotel Manager.

It’s a hands‑on leadership role designed to develop your skills toward a future Head Chef position within the UK’s leading hospitality group, Whitbread.