Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Padham's Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn London Barking to oversee kitchen operations and manage the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for food ordering, team workflow, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment within one of the UK's top hospitality businesses. Competitive pay rate up to £14.31 per hour for a 30-hour week, with benefits like training and a discounts card.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be capable of running a busy kitchen and managing team workflows.
• Experience with food ordering and stock control is necessary.
• Must ensure kitchen meets health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Oversee food ordering and control costs to maintain budget.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Order management

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – London Barking Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn London Barking 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 £14.31 per hour

HOURS

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

LOCATION

Premier Inn London Barking
Highbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7BA

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 London Barking 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‑liked 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.