Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 16,263 - 23,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on various services

Job summary

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for our Marlborough Hotel to oversee daily kitchen operations. In this role, you will manage a team, ensure food quality and safety, and drive kitchen efficiency.

This hands-on leadership position offers career growth opportunities in the culinary field. Enjoy great benefits including training, discounts, and a pension scheme. Ideal for those looking to advance their Chef career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and manage daily operations.
• Order food and control kitchen stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.
• Support and train new team members.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Marlborough Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Marlborough Hotel 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

LOCATION

Jennings Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire
SN8 4WL

Join our team at Premier Inn Marlborough 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.

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.