Kitchen Team Leader: Lead & Grow toward Head Chef

Premier-Inn; Bobbing; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders and lead the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to take full ownership of food quality and hygiene.

You’ll own food ordering, stock control and keep costs on track, while leading the team during service and maintaining health and safety standards. This hands-on role offers growth toward Head Chef as you develop your leadership and culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing shifts.
• Ability to own food ordering and stock control.
• Knowledge of food costs and budget awareness.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Food ordering

Food cost management

Health & hygiene

Shift management

Job description

Premier Inn Sittingbourne Kent is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place orders and lead the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager to take full ownership of food quality and hygiene.

You’ll own food ordering, stock control and keep costs on track, while leading the team during service and maintaining health and safety standards. This hands-on role offers growth toward Head Chef as you develop your leadership and culinary skills.