Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Overview

Premier Inn John Lennon Airport Liverpool is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to advance your Chef career. You'll run the kitchen day to day, including 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.

Location and hours

LOCATION: Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool L24 1YQ
HOURS: 40 hours per week

Pay

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

What you'll do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel


• Take the lead during service; organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure 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


• Keep the team trained and records up to date; step up when needed


• Run shifts and help 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

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