Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Reading South is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning quality and hygiene across operations.

This hands-on leadership role is designed to build skills toward Head Chef, with a clear path in a Whitbread hospitality career. The Reading Gateway location offers a dynamic team and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage rotas and orders.
• Strong focus on hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control.
• Lead during service and manage workflow.
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu to spec.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Step up during shifts and train new members.
• Learn kitchen management for progression.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Job description

Premier Inn Reading South is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning quality and hygiene across operations.

This hands-on leadership role is designed to build skills toward Head Chef, with a clear path in a Whitbread hospitality career. The Reading Gateway location offers a dynamic team and growth opportunities.