Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Faversham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel chain as a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Faversham, where you will manage daily kitchen operations, lead a dedicated team, and play a key role in maintaining high food hygiene standards. This hands-on leadership position will aid your career development, providing training and support, as you prepare for head chef responsibilities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support

Flexible apprenticeship programs

Employee discount card for Premier Inn

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on shopping and utilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food quality and hygiene.
• Ability to lead and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and stock control.
• Lead kitchen team during busy service hours.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Food Hygiene Standards

Education

Kitchen Management Certification

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Faversham Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn in Faversham as a Kitchen Team Leader and advance your Chef career.

You’ll manage the kitchen daily—overseeing rotas, placing food orders, leading during busy services, and ensuring everything is audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager,

you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen, from food quality to hygiene standards.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for those looking to develop skills towards becoming a Head Chef.

Pay Rate:

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours:

30 hours over 5 days per week – guaranteed hours for planning your week

Location:

Tettenhall Way, Faversham, Kent ME13 8ZA

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and comprehensive training to support your career growth.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, offering a nationally-recognized qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: Savings on shopping, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs for the hotel.
• Lead during service, organizing the team and managing workflow.
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to specification, including breakfast and pub classics.
• Ensure the kitchen meets health, safety, and hygiene standards, maintaining training and records.
• Step in to run shifts and support new team members.
• Learn kitchen management to prepare for more senior roles as you grow with us.