Kitchen - Team Leader

Whitbread


Date: 2 hours ago
City: Burton upon Trent
Contract type: Full time
We're currently hiring at our Burton on Trent Central Premier Inn. Working 32 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour

Kitchen Team Leader – Burton on Trent Central – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Burton on Trent Central 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 (Fixed Term Contract until 30/10/2025)

Hours

32 hours per week

LOCATION:

Burton on Trent Central Premier Inn , Wellington Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WD

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 Premier Inn [Location] 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 107648-4492

Advertised: 30 Sep 2025

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