Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Southampton Airport location. This hands-on role involves running the kitchen, managing the team, and ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates should have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. Competitive pay at up to £13.81 per hour, with various training and benefits options available.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or a similar leadership role.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock control.
• Strong leadership skills to organize the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Southampton Airport Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Southampton Airport 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:

35 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Southampton Airport
Mitchell Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2XU

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 Southampton Airport as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow our 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.