Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen and oversee all operational aspects. This hands-on leadership role offers career progression into senior chef positions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. The position offers various benefits including training, apprenticeships, and discounts on travel and meals.

Benefits

Training and career support

Discounts on Premier Inn rooms

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts on shopping and utility bills

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen daily - managing rotas and food orders.
• Lead the team through busy services.
• Ensure the kitchen meets all health and hygiene standards.
• Manage food costs and stock control.
• Prepare and serve meals according to specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Health and hygiene standards

Team management

Job description

Join our team at Premier Inn in Faversham 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.

We offer the following benefits:

• Training and support to give you a real career path in our kitchens
• Apprenticeships at any age, so you can learn while you earn and get a nationally-recognised qualification for your skills
• Whitbread Benefits card, which includes up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes, including a company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets, and more

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will:

• 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

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us.