Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their London Romford location. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll manage daily kitchen operations, ensure high food quality and hygiene standards, and lead your team through busy services. This position offers a path for career advancement and includes training opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Training and support

Pension and saving schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar roles.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, including food orders and team leadership.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Train and support kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stock Control

Food Safety

Communication

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – London Romford Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn London Romford Town Centre 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

Up to £14.31 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

Location

Premier Inn London Romford Town Centre
25-29 Market Place, London, RM1 3AB

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.