Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

www.whitbreadcareers.com - jobboard; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Slough West is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day-to-day, manage rotas, place food orders and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to own food quality, hygiene and audit readiness.

It's a hands-on leadership role designed to develop you toward Head Chef, with a 30-hour weekly schedule and a fixed-term contract to November 2026 at 40 Liverpool Road, Slough, Berkshire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Slough West (Slough Trading Estate)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

Fixed Term Contract until November 2026.

LOCATION:

40 Liverpool Road, Slough , Berkshire, SL1 4QZ

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 InnSlough West (Slough Trading Estate) 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.