We're currently recruiting in our Newcastle Airport Premier Inn. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.
Kitchen Team Leader – Newcastle Airport Premier Inn
Join our team at Premier Inn Newcastle Airport 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.
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PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour
HOURS: 35 hours per week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included
LOCATION: Premier Inn Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport, Prestwick, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9DB
Why you’ll love it here:
- Training and support: We’ve got the super user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the warm welcome we’re known for. If you want more, we’ve also got the career path for you!
- Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants
- Pension and share saving schemes: Easy planning for the future.
- Discounts: Get money off FitBit, My Protein, Costco card, money off holidays, phone contracts and tech, supermarkets, and whole host more.
- Our bed in your home: Enjoy a large employee discount on our beds and bedding so you can rest easy in your own home.
What you’ll do:
Join our team at Premier Inn Newcastle Airport as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.
• 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.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 132012-4492
Advertised: 07 Jan 2026
