Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations at their Banbury Premier Inn. In this hands-on role, you will manage food ordering, lead the kitchen team, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Training and support

Pension and saving schemes

Whitbread Benefits card

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar roles.
• Ability to lead a team effectively under busy conditions.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and staff during service.
• Order food supplies and manage inventory.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Leadership

Hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Premier Inn [Insert Location] 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.

We're currently recruiting in our Banbury Town Centre (Castle Quay) Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

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

Benefits

• 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

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.