Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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Premier Inn Stevenage Central is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for 30 hours per week, with a pay rate up to £13.81 per hour. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, own food ordering and stock control, lead the service, ensure menus are cooked to spec, and keep hygiene and audit standards up to date, all in partnership with the Hotel Manager. It’s a hands on leadership role designed to build toward Head Chef. To apply, spotlight proven experience managing rotas, controlling food costs, training and mentoring teams, and delivering high quality meals in fast paced environments. Demonstrate willingness to learn, grow, and embrace Whitbread benefits and Apprenticeships.

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We're currently recruiting in our Stevenage Central Premier Inn . Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.


Kitchen Team Leader – Stevenage Central Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Stevenage Central 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:
Premier Inn Stevenage Central
Six Hills Way, Horizon Technology Park, Stevenage, SG1 2DD

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:

Join our team at Premier Inn Stevenage Central as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• 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.