Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Newbury is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include food ordering, team leadership, and ensuring hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have kitchen management experience and a passion for quality food. This hands-on role offers up to £13.81 per hour for 40 hours a week.

Benefits

Discounts on restaurant meals

Pension and saving schemes

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on shops and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Strong understanding of health and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Ensure quality and specification of prepared meals.
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) Premier Inn

Join our team at Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) Premier Inn 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: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: Pinchington Ln, Greenham, Newbury RG14 7HL

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

Join our team at Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South 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.

• 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.