Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader – Witney Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Witney 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 Witney
Ducklington Lane, Witney, OX28 4JF

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and career‑path training in our kitchens
• Apprenticeships: available at any age – learn while you earn and get 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: money off shops, utilities, travel, cinema, 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
• Ensure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep the 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 prepare for more senior roles