Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for its Premier Inn in Newbury. This role involves managing daily kitchen operations, leading the culinary team, and ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and a passion for cooking. Join us to advance your culinary career with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, particularly in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage a team and oversee kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team during services.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Newbury Town Centre South (A3339) Premier Inn Hotel

Join our team at Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands‑on leadership role that’s perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Pay Rate

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Pinchington Lane, Newbury RG14 7HL

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: We’ve got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more

What you’ll do

• 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.