Kitchen Team Leader

Maidstone (Allington), London Road, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: Maidstone (Allington), London Road, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

We are recruiting for a Kitchen Team Leader at Maidstone (Allington) Premier Inn. This is a 30-hour-per-week role with a pay rate up to £14.31 per hour.

You will 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 the Hotel Manager, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen - from food quality to hygiene. It's a hands-on leadership role that's ideal for developing skills toward a Head Chef position.

Pay rate: Up to £14.31 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: London Rd, Maidstone ME16 0HG

Why you'll love it here

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and training that supports career progression in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age to learn while you earn 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: Saving opportunities on shops, utilities, travel, cinema, 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 - organizing the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec - from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure the kitchen meets health, safety and hygiene standards - keep 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 to prepare for more senior roles within the company.

Maidstone (Allington), London Road, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom