Hotel Kitchen Team Leader - London

Hub by Premier Inn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations. In this hands-on role, you'll manage food ordering, stock control, and lead the kitchen team during busy service periods. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and knowledge of food hygiene standards. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and employee benefits. Join us to grow within the UK's leading hospitality business!

Benefits

Training and career support

Discounts on hotel stays and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a team and work under pressure.
• Understanding of food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team schedules.
• Oversee food ordering and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen service and maintain workflow.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Culinary skills

Stock control

Job description

Hotel Kitchen Team Leader - London

We're currently recruiting in our London Farringdon (Old Bailey) Hub by Premier Inn.

Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £15.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – London Farringdon (Old Bailey) Hub by Premier Inn

Join our team at Hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey) 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 £15.81 per hour

HOURS :

30 hours per week

LOCATION :

London Farringdon (Old Bailey) Hub by Premier Inn, 5 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2DP

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 :

Join our team at Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey) 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.

• 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.