Hotel Kitchen – Team Leader – Leeds

About the role

We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to join our Premier Inn team at Leeds City (Elland Road). The role is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, with pay of up to £14.31 per hour.

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Tainton Park, Gelderd Rd, Leeds LS12 6HD).

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day‑to‑day – manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services and keep everything audit‑ready.
• Own food ordering, stock control and keep 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 the menu to spec – from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Maintain kitchen 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 kitchen management so you are ready for more senior roles.

Benefits

• Training and support with user‑friendly equipment and a clear career path.
• Apprenticeships available at any age – earn while you learn and obtain a nationally‑recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card – up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off Whitbread restaurant meals.
• Pension and saving schemes – company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

Pay & hours

Pay: up to £14.31 per hour.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 29 Jul 2026.

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