Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader – Swindon West (M4, J16) – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Swindon West (M4, J16) 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 £14.31 per hour

35 hours per week

Great Western Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8UB

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and training that gives a real career path for our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: offer at any age, learn while you earn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
• 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: savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more.

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take 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.
• Ensure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep team trained and records up to date.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management to become ready for more senior roles as you grow your career.