Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A major hospitality company in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations at their city centre hotel. You'll manage staff, food ordering, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. The role offers hands-on leadership experience, making it ideal for those looking to advance their culinary careers. Join a supportive team, benefit from training opportunities, and enjoy generous employee discounts. This position is perfect for aspiring chefs who want to make a mark in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on accommodation and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeships available

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role preferred.
• Ability to manage workflow during busy services.
• Strong understanding of food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen day-to-day and lead the team.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and safety standards.
• Help new team members settle into their roles.

Skills

Leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) 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

25 hours per week

LOCATION

2 Brook St, Manchester
M1 7BJ

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.

Join our team at Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) 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.