Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Bognor Regis location. In this hands-on role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage the team, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met. This position is ideal for those looking to grow their culinary careers and step into more senior roles, with opportunities to learn kitchen management skills. Inclusive workplace welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and ensure smooth operations.
• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day operations including rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team during busy service.
• Ensure food quality meets standards and kitchen is audit-ready.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Join our team at Bognor Regis (Seafront) Premier Inn 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.

• 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.