Overview
Kitchen Team Leader – Rochester – Premier Inn
Join our team at Premier Inn Rochester 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.
Location
Rochester Premier Inn, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Strood, ME2 2SS
Hours
35 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included, guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead
Salary
Up to £13.81 per hour
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
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