Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Callerton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at Newcastle Airport to oversee kitchen operations, manage food orders, and lead the team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in kitchen management and a strong commitment to food safety and hygiene. This role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour and a pathway for career development in the culinary field.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Pension and saving schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and staff.
• Conduct food ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene practices

Team leadership

Education

Nationally-recognised qualification in cooking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Newcastle Airport Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Newcastle Airport 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: 35 hours per week

LOCATION: Newcastle Airport Roundabout, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9DB

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 Newcastle Airport 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.