Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Lisburn Premier Inn. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality food and hygiene standards are maintained. You'll be responsible for team management during services and food ordering while providing training and support to staff. It's an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to advance their Chef career in a supportive environment offering training and apprenticeship programs.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage food orders and inventory efficiently.
• Commitment to maintaining high health and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day and manage team rotas.
• Lead the team through busy services ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare and serve food to Premier Inn specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Food hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Lisburn Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Lisburn 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

Contract

Fixed Term contract until 26/02/2026

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Lisburn Premier Inn
136-144 Hillsborough Rd, Lisburn BT27 5QY

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 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: 129320-4492

Advertised: 19 Dec 2025