Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread PLC; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Burnley is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader. In this role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene standards, and lead your team through busy services. The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour for 35 hours per week. You will also foster your career development with training and support in a friendly environment, encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management preferred.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Health and safety standards

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Burnley Premier Inn. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Burnley– Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Burnley 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

35 hours per week

Location

Queen Victoria Road, Burnley, BB10 3EF

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

• 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 128813-4492

Advertised: 16 Dec 2025