Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Farnham location. This role involves managing daily kitchen operations, leading a team, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, and preparing meals. The ideal candidate has experience in kitchen management and team leadership. Benefits include training, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role or preparing meals in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate kitchen workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Lead the kitchen team during service ensuring workflow is smooth.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Farnham Premier Inn

Join our team at Farnham Premier Inn 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 £14.31 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week

Location

Guildford Rd, Farnham GU9 9QJ

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.