Hotel Kitchen Team Leader at Whitbread

Chester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

14.31

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Team Leadership, Rota Management, Food Ordering, Stock Control, Food Cost Management, Food Quality Control, Hygiene Standards, Health and Safety Compliance, Cooking, Menu Execution, Staff Training

Industry

Hospitality

Description

We're currently recruiting in our Chester City Centre Premier Inn . Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour. Kitchen Team Leader – Chester City Centre Premier Inn Join our team at Chester City Centre Premier Inn 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 £14.31 per hour HOURS: 30 hours per week LOCATION: Chester City Centre Premier Inn , 24 City Rd, Chester CH1 3AE 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 at Chester City Centre Premier Inn 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 take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel kitchen, including rotas, food ordering, and stock control. Lead the kitchen team during busy services to ensure high food quality and strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards.