Kitchen Team Leader - Preston

Premier Inn; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Preston East location. This role involves managing the kitchen operations, leading a team through busy services, and ensuring high food quality and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have kitchen management experience and a passion for leadership. You'll receive full training and support, along with various benefits including a Whitbread Benefits card, discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead the team during busy service times.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Premier Inn Preston East.

Working 32 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Preston East Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Preston East as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward.

You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready.

Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene.

It’s a hands‑on leadership role that’s perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Pay rate

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

32 hours per week

Location

Premier Inn Preston East

Bluebell Way, Preston East Link Rd, Fulwood, PR2 5PZ

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: We’ve got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do

• 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.