Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Salters Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations at their Rochester location. You’ll manage food ordering, lead the cooking team, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has experience in kitchen management and is ready to develop further towards a Head Chef role. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and ability to manage a team.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and lead the cooking team.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.

Skills

Food ordering

Stock control

Team management

Health and safety standards

Cooking

Job description

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.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

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

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

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