Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Chadlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for Premier Inn Chipping Norton. You will oversee kitchen operations and manage a team, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. This hands-on role provides opportunities to develop your culinary career with training and support. Employees enjoy various benefits including discounts on accommodation and meals, as well as a clear career progression path.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Company pension scheme

Savings on various services

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team effectively.
• Experience with kitchen operations and food ordering.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Lead and organise team during service hours.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Food ordering management

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Premier Inn Chipping Norton 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.

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 – user‑friendly equipment and a clear career path in our kitchens
• Apprenticeships at any age – learn while you earn and obtain a nationally recognised qualification
• Whitbread Benefits card – up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts – savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more