Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part 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 seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team through busy services.

Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you’ll own the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and build the leadership skills to progress toward Head Chef with Whitbread, the UK's leading hospitality business.

This is an on-site role spanning 30 hours per week, with a pay rate up to £14.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and rostering responsibilities.
• Ability to manage food orders, stock, and keep food costs on track.
• 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 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 Sittingbourne Kent is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas, placing food orders, and leading the team through busy services.

Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you’ll own the kitchen—from food quality to hygiene—and build the leadership skills to progress toward Head Chef with Whitbread, the UK's leading hospitality business.

This is an on-site role spanning 30 hours per week, with a pay rate up to £14.31 per hour.