Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Stevenage

About the role

Join the Premier Inn Stevenage Central team as a Kitchen Team Leader. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff rotas and ensure food quality and hygiene standards are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily kitchen service, organising the team and workflow.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and monitor food costs for the hotel.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene records, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Lead and support team members during busy periods, including evenings and weekends.
• Step in to run shifts and assist new staff as needed.

Required profile

• Previous experience working in a hotel or commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team and manage rotas.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Required skills

• Food ordering and stock control.
• Food cost management.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Basic kitchen equipment operation.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate up to £13.81.
• 30‑hour work week across 5 days.
• Training, apprenticeships and clear career progression to Head Chef.
• Whitbread Benefits card, pension scheme and employee discounts.