Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Whitbread PLC

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16

Job specializations:

Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen, Cook & Chef
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen, Cook & Chef

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.31 GBP Hourly GBP 14.31 HOUR

Kitchen Team Leader - Manchester (Sale) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) 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:

40 hours per week

LOCATION:

Carrington Lane, Ashton-upon-Mersey, Sale, Manchester, M33 5BL

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 Manchester (Sale) 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.

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