Kitchen Team Leader - Stafford

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Stafford to manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and lead a team to deliver exceptional meals. This is a hands-on role perfect for anyone ready to progress in their chef career and offers competitive pay alongside various benefits including training, discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment and training

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage workflow during busy service.
• Understanding of food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day and manage workloads.
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items.
• Train team members to maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health and hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Stafford

Employer
Premier Inn

Location
Stafford, Staffordshire

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
2 Dec 2025

Sector
Chef jobs, Chef de Partie, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Team Leader, Retail jobs, Retail Supervisor

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

We're currently recruiting in our Stafford North (Spitfire) Premier Inn Hotel. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Join our team at Premier Inn Stafford North (Spitfire) 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: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: 1 Spitfire Close, Stafford
ST16 1

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:

Join our team at Premier Inn Stafford North (Spitfire) as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You'll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much‑loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• 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.