Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their location in City Of London. In this hands-on role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage your team, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards are maintained. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen management experience and a passion for developing their culinary career. The position offers training, discounts, and a clear career progression path.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on meals and hotel stays

Pension and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen or team.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and rotas.
• Oversee food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and safety standards.
• Train and support team members.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards

Team management

Job description

Join our team at Premier Inn Jersey St Helier (Bath Street) 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. 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.

Benefits and Training

• Training and support: We’ve got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that will 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 savings 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

• 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.