Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Rochester, Strood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Rochester. You will manage the kitchen, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards are met while leading your team through busy services. Ideal for someone looking to advance their Chef career with a hands-on leadership approach. Hourly pay up to £13.81 with guaranteed hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on Premier Inn rooms

Company pension scheme

Discounts on utility bills and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen or food service environment is preferred.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team during busy service periods.
• Ensure the kitchen meets hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Rochester – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Rochester 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.

Location

Rochester Premier Inn, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Strood, ME2 2SS

Hours

35 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included, guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

Salary

Up to £13.81 per hour

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