Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension scheme

Discounts on shops and utilities

Job summary

Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations. In this role, you will manage rotas, food orders, and lead the kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Your leadership will guide the team through busy services and help maintain a positive work environment. Join us to build your Chef career and take on essential responsibilities that prepare you for future roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day managing rotas and placing food orders.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Dunstable South A5 Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 Premier Inn 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

Watling Street, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QP

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

• 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.