Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Stevenage is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include food ordering, leading shifts, and maintaining hygiene standards. The role supports career growth towards Head Chef with necessary training and development opportunities. A hands-on leadership position, ideal for food service professionals with a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage stock and control food costs.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control, and keeping food costs on track.
• Lead during service, organising the team, managing workflow.
• Prepare, cook, and serve the menu to specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Stevenage Central Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Stevenage Central 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:

30 hours per week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Stevenage Central, Six Hills Way, Horizon Technology Park, Stevenage, SG1 2DD

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

• 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