Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Harrogate is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader. In this hands-on role, you will manage kitchen operations, lead a team, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management and be ready to develop into more senior roles. Competitive pay rate and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food safety.
• Ability to lead a team effectively during busy services.
• Willingness to train newer team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Control food ordering, stock management, and costs.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Food preparation

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.

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 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.