Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Training and career progression

Apprenticeships available

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on rooms and meals

Job summary

Premier Inn Slough West is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services, and keep everything audit-ready. Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene.

It’s a hands-on leadership role for those aiming to progress to Head Chef. You will be responsible for delivering a great guest experience, training staff, and ensuring consistent kitchen

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen operations and rota planning.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

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.
• Kitchen Team Leader responsibilities in Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) - Premier Inn

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

· 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

• 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.
  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'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.