Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

We're currently recruiting in our London Kew Bridge Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – London Kew Bridge Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn London Kew Bridge 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 £14.81 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

Fixed-term until 29/01/2027

Location:

52 High Street, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0BB

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 Kew Bridge 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 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.