Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Christchurch West Premier Inn. In this role, you'll manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene while leading your team through busy services. The position offers up to £13.81 per hour for 20 hours per week, with opportunities for career development through training and apprenticeships.

Benefits

Training and career development

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and team leadership.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen workflow during services.
• Prepare and serve meals according to specifications.
• Train and oversee kitchen staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Christchurch West Premier InnJoin our team at Premier Inn Christchurch West 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 £13.81 per hour HOURS: 20 hours per week LOCATION: Christchurch West Premier Inn 22 Bailey Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2BN 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.

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:

Join our team 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.