Hotel Kitchen Team Leader — Growth Path to Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Join our London Wandsworth Premier Inn kitchen as a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, lead during busy services and uphold hygiene standards. It’s a hands-on leadership role that builds toward Head Chef opportunities within Whitbread.

You’ll work 30 hours per week at the 45 Garrett Lane location, with a pay rate capped at £16.31 per hour. A strong team player with kitchen supervision potential will thrive here.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Join our London Wandsworth Premier Inn kitchen as a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, lead during busy services and uphold hygiene standards. It’s a hands-on leadership role that builds toward Head Chef opportunities within Whitbread.

You’ll work 30 hours per week at the 45 Garrett Lane location, with a pay rate capped at £16.31 per hour. A strong team player with kitchen supervision potential will thrive here.