Kitchen Team Leader: Path to Head Chef & Apprenticeships

Premier Inn; Portsmouth; 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 in Portsmouth (Horndean) invites you to join as Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead busy services, keeping everything audit-ready while working closely with the Hotel Manager.

This hands-on leadership role builds your Chef career, owning food quality, hygiene, stock control and staff development. 30 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until 05/03/2027.

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 in Portsmouth (Horndean) invites you to join as Kitchen Team Leader. You’ll run the kitchen day to day, manage rotas, place orders, and lead busy services, keeping everything audit-ready while working closely with the Hotel Manager.

This hands-on leadership role builds your Chef career, owning food quality, hygiene, stock control and staff development. 30 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until 05/03/2027.