Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and Save as you earn

Discounts on meals and other Whitbread

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Premier Inn Southend Airport is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day. You’ll manage rotas, place orders, lead busy services and drive hygiene and quality standards across the hotel kitchen.

You’ll own food ordering, stock control and cost management, while guiding the team through service and maintaining audit-ready records. This hands-on role offers opportunities to progress toward more senior kitchen positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership or line cooking.
• Ability to manage rotas and food costs.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the hotel
• Take the lead during service - organising the team and workflow
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to spec - from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met - keep the team trained and records up to date
• Step up to run shifts and mentor new team members
• Develop kitchen management skills for future roles within the company

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Rota planning

Food ordering

Stock control

Kitchen hygiene

Food cost control

Audit readiness

Job description

Job Description

We're currently recruiting in our Southend Airport Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Join our team at Premier Inn [Insert Location] 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

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 at Premier Inn Southend 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.