Kitchen - Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Faversham seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, lead a team, and maintain high food quality and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have kitchen experience and a passion for culinary advancement. This hands-on role offers training and opportunities to grow into senior positions.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment

Nationally-recognised qualifications

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

Company pension schemes

Discounts on various purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food quality and hygiene.
• Ability to manage a team during busy service times.
• Desire to learn and advance in a culinary career.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Lead and organize the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Faversham Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn in Faversham 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 RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 30 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION: Tettenhall Way, Faversham, Kent ME13 8ZA

Why you’ll love it here:

• 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:

• 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.