Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef with Training

Premier-Inn; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Haydock Park/M6 J23 is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to maintain food quality and hygiene, taking full ownership of the kitchen and paving the way toward senior roles in the business.

You’ll lead service, control costs, and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly while delivering the brand’s signature breakfasts and pub classics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing rotas.
• Ability to place food orders and control stock.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene standards and audits.

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 – training the team and keeping records up to date.
• Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in.
• Learn 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 ordering

Health & safety

Job description

Premier Inn Haydock Park/M6 J23 is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to maintain food quality and hygiene, taking full ownership of the kitchen and paving the way toward senior roles in the business.

You’ll lead service, control costs, and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly while delivering the brand’s signature breakfasts and pub classics.