Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Learn & Grow

Whitbread PLC; Sale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, build the team, and deliver meals to spec. You will own ordering, stock control and ensure audit-ready hygiene standards. The role leads during service, manages workflow and drives cost control.

Join Whitbread's hospitality family and develop toward Head Chef with training, progression, and staff discounts. This on-site role offers 40 hours weekly in a hands-on leadership position.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a kitchen team and delivering meals to specification.
• Ability to manage rotas and orders while keeping costs in line with budgets.
• Strong focus on hygiene, audit readiness and staff training.

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 meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep the team trained and records up to date
• Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Shift management

Job description

Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, build the team, and deliver meals to spec. You will own ordering, stock control and ensure audit-ready hygiene standards. The role leads during service, manages workflow and drives cost control.

Join Whitbread's hospitality family and develop toward Head Chef with training, progression, and staff discounts. This on-site role offers 40 hours weekly in a hands-on leadership position.