Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader
Company: Whitbread
Role summary
Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader is a full-time role at Whitbread in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-10. Salary: GBP 14 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader
- Company
- Whitbread
- Location
- Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- GBP 14 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-10
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen team at a busy Premier Inn, offering a competitive hourly wage and stable full-time hours. You'll get to develop your leadership skills by managing daily operations, from ordering supplies to guiding your team during peak times, all within a supportive environment. It's a great step for anyone looking to advance their career in the hospitality sector without needing a degree.
Job description
We're currently recruiting in our Carlisle (M6 Jct 44) Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.
Kitchen Team Leader – Carlisle (M6 Jct 44) Premier Inn
Join our team at Premier Inn Carlisle (M6 Jct 44) 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:
Parkhouse Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0JR
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 Carlisle (M6 Jct 44) 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.