Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll manage rota planning, place food orders, lead busy services and ensure audit-ready hygiene standards, with a clear path toward senior kitchen roles.

With a pay rate up to €17.65 per hour and a 37.5 hour work week, you’ll grow your team and kitchen knowledge in a hands-on leadership role at the UK’s Whitbread hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage rotas, orders and stock while controlling costs.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control for the hotel kitchen.
• Lead service during peak times and manage the kitchen team.
• Prepare and oversee menu execution to spec and maintain hygiene standards.
• Train and onboard new team members and assist with shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Rota management

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & hygiene

Audit readiness

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street– Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street 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 €17.65 per hour

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

LOCATION:

TwilfitHouse, Jervis Street, DublinD01 R2P0

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 Dublin City Centre - Jervis Street 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.