Kitchen Team Leader
5 days ago
About the role Join our team at Premier Inn Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 will build the skills to become a Head Chef. Responsibilities 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. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term) are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible, we will support this. We’re currently recruiting in our Royal Tunbridge Wells Premier Inn Hotel. The role works 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour. Benefits Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and learning opportunities 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 at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Hotel Kitchen
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Whitbread Full timeOverview We're currently recruiting in our Royal Tunbridge Wells Premier Inn Hotel. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.81 per hour. Role Kitchen Team Leader – Royal Tunbridge Wells Premier Inn Hotel Join our team at Premier Inn Royal Tunbridge Wells as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You’ll run the kitchen day to day...
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Whitbread Full timeA leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at their Royal Tunbridge Wells location. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, leading the team, and ensuring food quality and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence. With competitive pay and various...
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Whitbread Plc Full timeA leading hospitality company seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for their Royal Tunbridge Wells Premier Inn. In this hands-on role, you will oversee kitchen operations, manage food orders, and ensure high-quality service. You will be responsible for training staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and leading the team during service. The position offers 30 hours of...
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Whitbread Plc Full timeCome and be a Kitchen Team Member at Premier Inn in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Help us prepare, cook and serve our mouth‑watering meals to Premier Inn guests. Immediate start, no chef experience needed. Join our team at Premier Inn Royal Tunbridge Wells as a Kitchen Team Member, cooking up tasty meals for our well rested Premier Inn guests. Be part of the UK's...
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