Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Chipping Norton. This role involves managing the daily kitchen operations, leading a team, ensuring the kitchen meets health and safety standards, and overseeing food quality. Ideal candidates should have experience in kitchen management and a passion for leading teams. This position offers part-time hours with competitive pay and ample training opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops, utility bills, travel, and more

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team during busy services.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, and food cost management.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food quality assurance

Health and safety standards

Education

No formal education required, but qualifications in hospitality are a plus

Job description

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.

We're currently recruiting in our Chippping Norton Premier Inn. Working 24 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour. 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:

• 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.

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 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.