Kitchen Team Leader — Grow Your Chef Career

Premier Inn; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services and keep everything audit-ready, working closely with the Hotel Manager. It’s a hands-on leadership role to build skills toward Head Chef.

We offer 30 hours per week with a pay rate up to £14.31 per hour, and a clear path for career growth within the UK’s leading hospitality group, Whitbread.

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 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.

Job description

Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place food orders, lead the team through busy services and keep everything audit-ready, working closely with the Hotel Manager. It’s a hands-on leadership role to build skills toward Head Chef.

We offer 30 hours per week with a pay rate up to £14.31 per hour, and a clear path for career growth within the UK’s leading hospitality group, Whitbread.