Hotel Kitchen Team Leader in Stevenage

Kitchen Team Leader – Stevenage North Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Stevenage North 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:

Stevenage North Premier Inn
Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AA

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.