Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Harrogate Town Centre Premier Inn. In this role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, oversee food ordering and stock control, and lead the kitchen team during busy services. Ideal candidates should have kitchen management experience and a strong understanding of food hygiene standards. The position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits aimed at supporting your career growth.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and share saving schemes

Employee discounts on various products

Large employee discount on beds and bedding

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or a similar role.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead and train a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team during busy services and ensure hygiene standards.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Food ordering and stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Harrogate Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Harrogate 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.

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Pay Rate: Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours: 32 hours per week

Location: 9 Springfield Ave, Harrogate HG1 2HY

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We’ve got the super user‑friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the warm welcome we’re known for. If you want more, we’ve also got the career path for you!
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and share saving schemes: Easy planning for the future.
• Discounts: Get money off FitBit, My Protein, Costco card, money off holidays, phone contracts and tech, supermarkets, and whole host more.
• Our bed in your home: Enjoy a large employee discount on our beds and bedding so you can rest easy in your own home.

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Premier Inn Harrogate 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.