Kitchen Team Leader: Grow into Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for Premier Inn Reading Winnersh. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, and lead the team through busy services.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and set the stage for a career path toward Head Chef. This hands-on leadership role focuses on audit readiness, cost control, and the development of your kitchen management skills, with responsibilities spanning both

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Stock control

Communication

Job description

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for Premier Inn Reading Winnersh. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, and lead the team through busy services.

You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and set the stage for a career path toward Head Chef. This hands-on leadership role focuses on audit readiness, cost control, and the development of your kitchen management skills, with responsibilities spanning both