Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef

Premier-Inn; Sheet; 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 Petersfield is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to take full ownership of food quality and hygiene in a hands-on leadership role.

Join us in Winchester Road, Petersfield, for a clear path to Head Chef as you build your career in the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Qualifications

• 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
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards
• 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.

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 Petersfield is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to take full ownership of food quality and hygiene in a hands-on leadership role.

Join us in Winchester Road, Petersfield, for a clear path to Head Chef as you build your career in the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.