Kitchen Team Leader West Midlands

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for its Stourbridge location. The successful candidate will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards while leading a motivated team. This hands-on role requires experience in kitchen management and the ability to manage workflows during busy service. The position offers a competitive pay rate with training and development opportunities to advance your career.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff schedules.
• Ensure high food quality and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve meals according to spec.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - West Midlands

Employer: Premier Inn

Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 2 Mar 2026

Job Details

We're currently recruiting in our Stourbridge Town Centre Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader - Stourbridge Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre 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 across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

Location

Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre
Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JR

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 Stourbridge Town Centre 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.