Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Premier Inn
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Job Description:

Kitchen Team Leader – Chichester Premier Inn

Join our team at Chichester 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 £14.31 per hour

HOURS

30 hours per week

LOCATION

Chichester Gate Leisure Park, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8EL

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Training and support: we’ll provide user‑friendly equipment and training to 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 savings schemes: company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
  • Discounts: get money off shops, 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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026