Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Learn & Grow toward Head Chef

Premier Inn; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at Southampton West Quay to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will collaborate with the Hotel Manager to ensure food quality and hygiene while building leadership skills for future Head Chef opportunities.

You’ll own ordering, stock control, and cost management, lead during service, and ensure the kitchen meets health 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.

Job description

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at Southampton West Quay to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will collaborate with the Hotel Manager to ensure food quality and hygiene while building leadership skills for future Head Chef opportunities.

You’ll own ordering, stock control, and cost management, lead during service, and ensure the kitchen meets health and safety standards.