Kitchen Team Leader — Grow Your Chef Career

Whitbread PLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

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Job summary

Whitbread PLC in Portsmouth (Horndean) Premier Inn is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the team through busy services, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. This fixed-term role ends 05/03/2027 and offers a clear path to senior roles within Whitbread.

You will manage rotas, place orders, and maintain audit-ready records while delivering great guest experiences in a leading hospitality group.

Responsibilities

• 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 menu items to spec – from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics
• Make sure the kitchen meets health, safety and hygiene standards – with training and up-to-date records
• Step up during shifts and help new team members settle in
• Learn kitchen management to progress to senior roles within Whitbread

Job description

Whitbread PLC in Portsmouth (Horndean) Premier Inn is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the team through busy services, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. This fixed-term role ends 05/03/2027 and offers a clear path to senior roles within Whitbread.

You will manage rotas, place orders, and maintain audit-ready records while delivering great guest experiences in a leading hospitality group.