Kitchen Team Leader - Growth Path, 30h/wk

Whitbread; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career path

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread’s Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre (Chapel Bar) is seeking a part‑time Kitchen Team Leader for 30 hours per week at up to £14.31/hour. Based in Chapel Bar, you’ll run the kitchen day-to-day, manage rotas and orders, and lead the team through busy services while ensuring audit-ready standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager, own food quality and hygiene, and develop leadership experience with a clear path toward Head Chef roles at Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Ability to manage rotas and food orders
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Cost control and portioning discipline

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

Stock control

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Whitbread’s Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre (Chapel Bar) is seeking a part‑time Kitchen Team Leader for 30 hours per week at up to £14.31/hour. Based in Chapel Bar, you’ll run the kitchen day-to-day, manage rotas and orders, and lead the team through busy services while ensuring audit-ready standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager, own food quality and hygiene, and develop leadership experience with a clear path toward Head Chef roles at Whitbread.