Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Maresfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in England is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their Premier Inn Uckfield location. In this hands-on role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards while leading a team. You will receive training and support for your career development, as well as benefits such as discounts and a pension scheme. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to advance their chef career.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on meals and hotel stays

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock effectively.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen daily and oversee team workflow.
• Ensure quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Lead food preparation and service during peak times.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality control

Team leadership

Health and safety standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Uckfield Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Uckfield 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, weekends included
LOCATION: Uckfield Premier Inn, Uckfield, TN22 2HN

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.

Join our team at Premier Inn Uckfield 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.