Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Southampton Airport location. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, including food ordering and team supervision. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen environments and a willingness to maintain high hygiene standards. Join a dynamic team and take the next step in your culinary career with a company that offers training, benefits, and discounts.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension plan

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and team management.
• Ability to maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy service.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering and stock control

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Southampton Airport Premier Inn

We’re currently recruiting in our Premier Inn Southampton Airport.

Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Join our team at Premier Inn Southampton 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, duplex 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 : Premier Inn Southampton Airport

Mitchell Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2XU

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 Wilderness 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 Southampton 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 – kru 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.