Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Farnham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hotel chain in Farnham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations. The successful candidate will manage food ordering, lead the kitchen team during service, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. This role offers training and the possibility of apprenticeships for career advancement. We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in restaurants

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Leadership skills to run busy services.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control for the hotel.
• Lead the kitchen team during service and manage workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards adherence

Stock control

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Join our team at Farnham 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.

What you’ll do:

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep 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.

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.

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.