Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen at Preston East. You will manage team dynamics and food orders while ensuring quality and safety standards. This hands-on role offers training and potential career advancement. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management and a passion for cooking. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are included, making this an exciting opportunity for aspiring chefs.

Benefits

Training and support

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on travel and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and leading a team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to handle kitchen operations smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including ordering and stock control.
• Lead kitchen team during service for optimal workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Team management

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Preston East, Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Preston East 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: Premier Inn Preston East
Bluebell Way, Preston East Link Rd, Fulwood, PR2 5PZ

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 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 so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.