Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain in London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations and lead a team. Responsibilities include ordering food supplies, ensuring hygiene standards, and preparing meals. This role offers training and career growth potential, making it ideal for individuals aspiring to become a Head Chef. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are available.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on meals and accommodations

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar role.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Order food supplies and control kitchen stock.
• Prepare and cook menu items to specification.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn, London Ilford (Newbury Park)

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 RATE: 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.