Kitchen Team Leader: Grow into Head Chef

Premier-Inn; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Southampton Airport is recruiting for a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and ensuring audit-ready hygiene.

Working 35 hours per week at Southampton Airport Premier Inn, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen, maintain food quality and safety standards, and partner with the Hotel Manager to develop toward Head Chef.

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.

Job description

Premier Inn Southampton Airport is recruiting for a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and ensuring audit-ready hygiene.

Working 35 hours per week at Southampton Airport Premier Inn, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen, maintain food quality and safety standards, and partner with the Hotel Manager to develop toward Head Chef.