Kitchen - Team Leader - Hayes

Premier Inn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for their London Hayes Heathrow location. In this pivotal role, you will manage the kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met while leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in kitchens and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers 30 hours of work each week at a competitive hourly rate of up to £14.31.

Benefits

Training and career development

Apprenticeships available

Employee discounts on rooms and meals

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably at a leadership level.
• Strong communication and team management skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control for the hotel.
• Lead the team during service and manage kitchen workflow.
• Ensure all kitchen operations meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food quality management

Hygiene and safety standards

Team organization

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our London Hayes Heathrow (North A4020). Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour. Join our team at Premier Inn London Hayes Heathrow (North A4020) 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.

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

What We Offer:

• 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