Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for its London Hanger Lane location. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll manage daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and lead a dynamic team during service. You'll have opportunities for career development, including apprenticeships and training. Join us to take your chef career to the next level with attractive benefits including discounts, a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension scheme

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food ordering.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead a team effectively during service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and team workflow.
• Control food ordering and stock levels for cost management.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to specifications.
• Ensure kitchen standards are maintained and records up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene

Stock control

Cooking

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – London Hanger Lane Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn London Hanger Lane 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 £14.31 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included

Location: Premier Inn London Hanger Lane
1-6 Ritz Parade, Hanger Lane, Ealing, W5 3RA

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:

• 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.