Kitchen Team Leader - Uckfield

Premier Inn; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Uckfield is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations and lead the team. You will be responsible for food ordering, stock control, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and kitchen experience. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Discounts on accommodation and meals

Company pension

Utility bill discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and knowledge of food safety.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively.
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen operations and lead the kitchen team.
• Handle food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food ordering

Hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Uckfield

Employer
Premier Inn

Location
Uckfield, East Sussex

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
23 Dec 2025

Sector
Chef jobs, Chef de Partie, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Team Leader, Retail jobs, Retail Supervisor

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

We're currently recruiting in our Uckfield Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour.

Join our team at Uckfield Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You'll run the kitchen day to day - managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen - from food quality to hygiene. It's a hands‑on leadership role that's perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE:
Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS:
30 hours per week

LOCATION:
Uckfield Premier Inn, Maresfield TN22 2HN

Why you'll love it here:

• Training and support: We've got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally-recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you'll do:

Join our team at Uckfield Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You'll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• 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.