Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader - London

Premier Inn; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader for its new location in London Fulham. You will be instrumental in managing kitchen operations, ensuring that food costs are controlled and the team is organized during service. Ideal candidates should have experience in the kitchen environment and the ability to meet hygiene standards. Join this exciting new venture where you can grow your career in the culinary field and make a real impact in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and operations.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track.
• Lead during service, organising the team and managing workflow.
• Prepare, cook, and serve a menu to spec.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Run shifts and help new team members settle in.

Skills

Food ordering

Stock control

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting in our London Fulham Premier Inn. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £15.81 per hour. Join our team at Premier Inn London Fulham 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.

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

We're excited to be launching a brand‑new London Fulham Premier Inn and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Team Leader to help shape the kitchen from day one. In this key role, you'll lead the team, ensure smooth kitchen operations, and deliver great food experiences for our guests. If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and thrive in a fast‑paced, fresh environment – we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 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.