Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Hale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Farnham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage the kitchen day to day, oversee rotas, place food orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to own food quality and hygiene, driving a hands-on leadership style that builds skills toward Head Chef.

This role offers an hourly rate up to £14.81, 30 hours per week, and a clear path to develop your kitchen management career within the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and leading a team.
• Ability to manage rotas, orders and food costs.
• Strong emphasis on hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• 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 Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards - keep 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 to grow into more senior roles.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Food safety

Rota planning

Menu planning

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Farnham - Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Farnham 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 £14.81 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

Guildford Road, Farnham, GU9 9QJ

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:

Join our team at Premier Inn Farnham as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. 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.

• 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.