Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Woking is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations. You will lead a team in food preparation, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met. This role offers training opportunities and a real career path in the culinary field. Benefits include a discount card, pension schemes, and more.

Benefits

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to manage and lead a team during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations, including providing leadership to the team.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Handle stock control and food ordering.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Woking West (A324) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Woking West (A324) 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.

Details

• Pay rate: Up to £13.81 per hour
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Location: Woking West (A324) Premier Inn, Bridge Barn Lane, Horsell, Woking, GU21 6NL

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.