Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Uckfield location. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll manage kitchen operations, oversee the team during busy services, and ensure food quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in kitchen management and a passion for developing their careers in the culinary field. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Training and career development

Apprenticeship opportunities

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on travel and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Organise team during service for smooth workflow.
• Prepare and serve menu items to specification.

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Uckfield Premier Inn

Join our team at Uckfield 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

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

HOURS: 30 hours per week

Location

LOCATION: Uckfield Premier Inn, Maresfield 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

Join our team at Uckfield 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.