Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training path

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Newcastle Airport is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader to drive daily kitchen operations. You’ll manage rotas, orders, team performance and uphold food quality while training staff and maintaining hygiene standards.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen, control costs and deliver consistent, high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner services. This role offers a clear path toward senior kitchen leadership within Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food ordering processes and inventory control.
• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene standards in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the hotel.
• Lead during service, organise the team, manage workflow and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to spec, from breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety and hygiene standards and keep records up to date.
• Step up to run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management to progress to more senior roles within Whitbread.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & hygiene

Job description

Newcastle Airport , Newcastle International Airport Ponteland Rd, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 00:00

We're currently recruiting in our Newcastle Airport Premier Inn. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

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 £14.31 per hour

CONTRACT:

HOURS:

35 hours per week

Newcastle International Airport Ponteland Rd, Prestwick, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, 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.

Newcastle Airport , Newcastle International Airport Ponteland Rd, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom