Kitchen Team Leader

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.

Up to £13.81 per hour

30 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included

Premier Inn Stevenage Central
Six Hills Way, Horizon Technology Park, Stevenage, SG1 2DD

• Training and support – user‑friendly equipment that makes your shift easier from the start and the training that gives you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships – offered at any age, learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card – 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 – money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

• 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.