Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain in Chipping Norton seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a team. Responsibilities include managing food orders, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and supporting the team during busy services. Ideal candidates should have experience in kitchen management and a dedication to food quality. This role offers guaranteed hours and attractive employee benefits, including training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a strong understanding of food quality and hygiene.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and ensure smooth operation during service.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team through busy services and maintain audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Chipping Norton Premier Inn

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.

Pay rate

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

24 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

Location

Spring St, Chipping Norton OX7 5NN

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

• 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.