Kitchen Team Leader — Lead a Busy Hotel Kitchen

Premier-Inn; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead busy services, and keep everything audit-ready. The role is 30 hours per week at the Slough West site, with a fixed-term contract for 6 months and a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour.

Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and drive the team to deliver high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Proven ability to manage food orders and stock.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

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

Leadership

Stock control

Food ordering

Job description

Premier Inn Slough West (Slough Trading Estate) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead busy services, and keep everything audit-ready. The role is 30 hours per week at the Slough West site, with a fixed-term contract for 6 months and a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour.

Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and drive the team to deliver high standards.