Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily operations. You will manage food ordering, prepare meals, maintain hygiene standards, and lead the kitchen staff. Ideal candidates have strong culinary skills and experience in teamwork. This role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour and 35 hours of work per week, across evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Training and career support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on team leadership.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to manage stocks and control food costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations, including food ordering and team workflow.
• Prepare and cook meals to specification.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards knowledge

Stock control

Culinary skills

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – London Hayes, Heathrow (Hyde Park) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn London Hayes, Heathrow (Hyde Park) 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 and Hours

PAY RATE: Up to £14.31 per hour

HOURS: 35 hours per week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

Location

LOCATION: Premier Inn London Hayes, Heathrow (Hyde Park), Millington Road, Hayes, London, UB3 4AZ

What you’ll love

• 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 Hayes, Heathrow (Hyde Park) 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.