Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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Job summary

A major hospitality company in London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations at its Farringdon location. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage the team, ensure food quality, and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers a pay rate of up to £15.81 per hour and 30 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on hotel rooms and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or leadership roles.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen on a daily basis.
• Manage the kitchen team during services.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Train new team members and support their integration.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety standards

Stock control

Customer service

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – London Farringdon (Old Bailey) Hub by Premier Inn

Join our team at Hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey) 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 £15.81 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: London Farringdon (Old Bailey) Hub by Premier Inn, 5 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2DP

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.

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 and 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: 124245-4492

Advertised: 25 Nov 2025