About this role
We're currently recruiting in our Warrington (M6, Jct21) Premier Inn Hotel. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.
Kitchen Team Leader – Warrington (M6, Jct21) Premier Inn Hotel.
Join our team at Premier Inn Warrington (M6, Jct21) 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
HOURS:
30 hours per week
Fixed term contract - 04/06/2026
LOCATION:
Manchester Rd, Warrington
WA1 4GB
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 Warrington (M6, Jct21) 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.
Other facts
About Whitbread
Whitbread PLC is the owner of the UK’s favourite hotel chain, Premier Inn, as well as restaurant brands, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Bar + Block and Cookhouse and Pub.
Whitbread employs more than 35,000 people in more than 1,200 Premier Inn hotels and restaurants across the UK and Germany, serving over five million customers every month.
At Whitbread we are committed to being a force for good in the communities in which we operate. Our Sustainability programme, ‘Force for Good’ is focused on enabling people to live and work well and is built around three pillars of Opportunity, Community and Responsibility.
Whitbread PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. It is also a member of the FTSE4Good Index.
What you'll do
- The Kitchen Team Leader will manage the kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and leading the team during service. They will ensure the kitchen meets health and hygiene standards while preparing and serving meals.
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