Kitchen Team Leader – Lead Service & Grow Your Chef Career

Premier-Inn; Corby; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 32,374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Corby is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day-to-day, including rotas, food orders, and guiding the team through busy services. You’ll own the kitchen from food quality to hygiene in partnership with the Hotel Manager, positioning you for progression toward Head Chef.

Join us at Corby and help deliver outstanding breakfasts and pub classics while upholding health and safety standards in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to manage rotas, orders and costs.
• Understanding of health 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

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Premier Inn Corby is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day-to-day, including rotas, food orders, and guiding the team through busy services. You’ll own the kitchen from food quality to hygiene in partnership with the Hotel Manager, positioning you for progression toward Head Chef.

Join us at Corby and help deliver outstanding breakfasts and pub classics while upholding health and safety standards in a hands-on leadership role.