Kitchen Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead busy services, and keep everything audit-ready. The role is 30 hours per week at the Slough West site, with a fixed-term contract for 6 months and a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour.

Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and drive the team to deliver high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Proven ability to manage food orders and stock.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Food ordering

Job description

Slough West (Slough Trading Estate), 40 Liverpool Road, Slough, Slough, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 00:00

We are currently recruiting in our Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) location. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader - Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) - Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You will 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 will 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

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

LOCATION:

40 Liverpool Road, Slough , Berkshire, SL1 4QZ

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We have user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that will 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.

Slough West (Slough Trading Estate), 40 Liverpool Road, Slough, Slough, United Kingdom