Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Lewes is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for those looking to advance their Chef career within the hospitality industry. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is beneficial.
• Leadership abilities to manage a team effectively.
• Understanding of food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team during busy service periods.
• Maintain food quality and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Cooking skills

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Lewes Town Centre Premier Inn

Join our team at Lewes Town Centre 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.

PAY RATE

Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS

30 hours per week
Fixed Term - until 26/02/2026

LOCATION

The Old Courthouse Court Rd, Lewes BN7 2FT

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 saving 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 Lewes Town Centre Premier Inn 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.