Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for its Solihull Town Centre location. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee kitchen operations, manage food ordering and stock control, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and experience in food preparation. This position offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar roles.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and all related operations effectively.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene standards

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Solihull Town Centre – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Solihull 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

LOCATION: 68 Station Rd, Solihull B91 3RX

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 Solihull 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.