Kitchen Team Leader — Lead Busy Service & Quality

Whitbread; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and share saving schemes

Discounts on products and holidays

Bed and bedding discount

Job summary

Whitbread is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre. You’ll run the kitchen daily—managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team through busy services with audit-ready standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning the kitchen from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands-on leadership role designed to build skills toward a Head Chef position within the UK’s leading hospitality company.

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.

Job description

Whitbread is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Harrogate Town Centre. You’ll run the kitchen daily—managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team through busy services with audit-ready standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning the kitchen from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands-on leadership role designed to build skills toward a Head Chef position within the UK’s leading hospitality company.