Kitchen Team Leader: Grow toward Head Chef

Whitbread; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on rooms and meals

Job summary

Whitbread is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for Stevenage Central Premier Inn. You will run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders and lead a busy team while ensuring audit readiness and high standards.

You’ll work 30 hours per week at up to £14.31 per hour, with weekend shifts possible. This hands-on leadership role offers a clear path to more senior kitchen positions within Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen leadership and rota management.
• Experience placing food orders and controlling costs.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards in a kitchen.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Service leadership

Job description

Whitbread is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for Stevenage Central Premier Inn. You will run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders and lead a busy team while ensuring audit readiness and high standards.

You’ll work 30 hours per week at up to £14.31 per hour, with weekend shifts possible. This hands-on leadership role offers a clear path to more senior kitchen positions within Whitbread.