Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage kitchen operations and ensure quality food preparation. This role involves overseeing staff, controlling food costs, and maintaining hygiene standards. With opportunities for training and career advancement, this hands-on position is ideal for those ready to take the next step in their culinary careers. Join a diverse and inclusive team, where your skills will contribute to the success of the kitchen.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on rooms and meals

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role preferred.
• Ability to manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and staff during service.
• Order food supplies and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Train new team members and assist in their development.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Stock control

Health and safety standards

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our London Fulham Premier Inn. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £15.81 per hour.

Join our team at Premier Inn London Fulham 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 £15.81 per hour

Hours

40 hours per week

Location

London Fulham Premier Inn
295 North End Road, London, W14 9NS

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 London Fulham 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 keep 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.

Equality and Diversity

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 127306-4492
Advertised: 24 Dec 2025