Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Haywards Heath seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, and handling food ordering. This hands-on leadership position is ideal for those eager to advance in their culinary careers. Attractive benefits include training, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage food ordering and stock control.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day, managing rotas and placing food orders.
• Lead the team during busy services, ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare and serve meals to specified standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety regulations

Time management

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Haywards Heath Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Haywards Heath 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:

Haywards Heath Premier Inn
38 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3DN

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 Premier Inn Haywards Heath 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.