Kitchen Team Leader - Lead, Learn & Grow to Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Horndean; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitbread PLC at Portsmouth (Horndean) Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place food orders and lead the team through busy services under the Hotel Manager. The role is a fixed-term contract (until 05/03/2027) with a 30-hour week at a rate of up to £14.31 per hour, located at 2 Havant Close, Horndeace, Portsmouth.

Join a hands-on leadership position designed to build your Chef career and progress toward senior roles within Whitbread, the UK’s

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

Job description

Whitbread PLC at Portsmouth (Horndean) Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, manage rotas, place food orders and lead the team through busy services under the Hotel Manager. The role is a fixed-term contract (until 05/03/2027) with a 30-hour week at a rate of up to £14.31 per hour, located at 2 Havant Close, Horndeace, Portsmouth.

Join a hands-on leadership position designed to build your Chef career and progress toward senior roles within Whitbread, the UK’s