Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Job Description

Posted Saturday 20 June 2026 at 00:00

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

Benefits

• Training and support: user friendly equipment and real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: available at any age for nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: Money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What You'll Do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep 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 Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure 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 to be ready for more senior roles in your career.

Location

Chester City Centre, City Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom