Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Newbury is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to manage the kitchen operations at Premier Inn. You will oversee food quality, manage stock control, and lead a team, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Discounts on accommodation and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or related field.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations for smooth service.
• Order food and control inventory effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Stock control

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.