Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in the UK seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations at Premier Inn Uckfield. You will manage food ordering, maintain hygiene standards, and lead a team during service. Ideal candidates should have experience in kitchen management and possess excellent cooking skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on meals and hotel stays

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role.
• Ability to manage a team during busy services.
• Knowledge of food quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Order food and control stock levels.
• Lead the kitchen team during service.

Skills

Team management

Food hygiene standards

Cooking skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and career‑path training.
• Apprenticeships: offer at any age, learn while you earn and gain a national qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals.
• Pension and saving schemes: company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you'll do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow, ensure smooth operation.
• Prepare, cook and serve the menu to spec from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep the team trained and records updated.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management to progress to senior roles as you grow your career with us.

Inclusivity

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ community members. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. We support you wherever possible.