Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen. In this hands-on role, you will manage the team, ensure food quality, and maintain hygiene standards. The position offers opportunities for career growth and includes training and support. Competitive pay of up to £13.81 per hour and various employee benefits are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your culinary career.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Organize team workflow during busy services.
• Prepare and serve food to specifications.
• Train team members on standards and kitchen practices.
• Manage shifts and support new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Reading South (Premier Inn)

Join our team at Premier Inn Reading South (Reading Gateway, M4/J11) 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:

35 hours per week

LOCATION:

Premier Inn Reading South (Reading Gateway, M4/J11)
Reading Gateway, Proctor End South, Reading, RG2 0GG

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.