Overview
Kitchen Team Leader – Wolverhampton City Centre – Premier Inn. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour. Location: Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre, Broad Gauge Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0BA.
Join our team at Premier Inn Wolverhampton City Centre 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.
What You’ll Do
* 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
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
Requirements
* Hands-on leadership and ability to run a kitchen team during busy services
* Experience with food ordering, stock control and cost management
* Ability to uphold health, safety and hygiene standards and maintain records
* Willingness to train others and develop leadership skills for future roles
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups 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: 109220-4492
Advertised: 04 Oct 2025
Employment type
* Full-time
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Hospitality
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