Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Newbury is searching for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and manage a team. The role involves food ordering, stock control, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates are looking to advance their culinary careers within a supportive environment that values training and development. This position offers up to £13.81 per hour for a 30-hour work week, featuring employee benefits including discounts and apprenticeship opportunities.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control.
• Organise the team and manage workflow during service.
• Prepare and serve the menu to specifications.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and hygiene standards.
• Support new team members and help run shifts.

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) Premier Inn

Join our team at Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) 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 £13.81 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) Premier Inn
Pinchington Ln, Greenham, Newbury RG14 7HL

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 [Location] 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.