Kitchen Team Leader

Village Hotels; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hotel chain in Farnborough is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader to deliver high-quality dishes and support kitchen operations. You will assist in training and guide the kitchen staff while maintaining a fun and inclusive work environment. With development opportunities and various employee benefits, this role is an excellent chance to grow within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Complimentary leisure club membership

Employee discounts on stays

50% discount on food and drink

Exciting training platform

Well-being and healthcare benefits

Financial well-being support

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Anniversary rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead and support a kitchen team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen manager and assistant kitchen manager in daily operations.
• Assist in the preparation and service of dishes.
• Ensure smooth running of kitchen operations.

Skills

Hands-on kitchen skills

Team collaboration

Preparation and service work

Education

NVQ qualifications

Job description

As a Kitchen team leader for Village Hotels we are looking for hands‑on passionate individuals to provide vital support in delivering brand lead mouth watering dishes to all our customers in the various outlets within our F&B operation. If you're eager to climb the kitchen ladder, we'll support you in every aspect of your role providing on the job training and also gaining NVQ qualifications.

In your role as a kitchen team leader you will work alongside and deptuise in the absence of the kitchen manager & Assistant kitchen manager, you will also work alongside the other chefs during prep & service times and play a part in the smooth running of a close -knit team, you will also play a part in the kitchen department delivering bigger goals within the hotel business.

Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels from Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.

Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…

Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a family member or friend worth £1500 annually.

Employee Discount on overnight stays at Village Hotels starting from £35 based on 2 sharing

50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel

Exciting training platform with gamified learning

Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands

A range of Well‑being and Healthcare benefits

Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working hours

A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of Development opportunities

Regular team events with our BIG People days monthly

Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes

Monthly well‑being programme for all employees to support your mental health

Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service

Holiday Purchase scheme

Birthday day off

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

• T&C’s apply based on your contract

Come and be part of something new & something special - Work It, Live It and Love It with Village Hotel Club!