Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Create, Grow to Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Runfold; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Farnham. You will lead the kitchen, manage rotas and orders, and drive high standards of food quality and hygiene. This hands‑on role offers a clear path to senior positions within Whitbread’s UK hospitality portfolio.

Join Premier Inn Farnham’s kitchen team to develop leadership skills, run busy services, and deliver great guest experiences while working closely with the Hotel Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage rotas and place food orders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and food cost management for the hotel.
• Lead during service, organise the team, manage workflow and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to spec from breakfast to pub classics.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards and keep records up to date.
• Step up to run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management to progress toward senior roles within Whitbread.

Skills

Leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Job description

Whitbread PLC is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn Farnham. You will lead the kitchen, manage rotas and orders, and drive high standards of food quality and hygiene. This hands‑on role offers a clear path to senior positions within Whitbread’s UK hospitality portfolio.

Join Premier Inn Farnham’s kitchen team to develop leadership skills, run busy services, and deliver great guest experiences while working closely with the Hotel Manager.