Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations, oversee food ordering, and ensure health and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management, strong leadership skills, and the desire to grow into senior roles. This position offers structured training and numerous employee benefits, including discounts and pensions.

Benefits

Training and career development

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or cooking.
• Ability to manage rotas and stock control.
• Commitment to kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Organise kitchen workflow and team during service.
• Prepare and serve meals to specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Support new team members.

Job description

Overview

Join our team at London Ilford (Newbury Park) 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

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

Location

Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5BG

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