Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader – Isle Of Wight Sandown (Merrie Gardens) – Premier Inn

Join our team 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.

Compensation & Details

Pay rate: Up to £14.31 per hour.

Hours: 32 hours per week.

Location: Merrie Gardens, Newport Rd, Sandown PO36 9PE.

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and training that gives you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: available at any age, learn while you earn and get a nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: 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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