Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen operations. You will manage food ordering, lead the team during service, and ensure health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and previous kitchen experience. A competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour for 32 hours of work per week is offered.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment training

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card with discounts

Company pension and savings schemes

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a team effectively under pressure.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control.
• Lead the kitchen team during shifts.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety management

Team management

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader - Bury St Edmunds North (A14)

Join our team at Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North (A14) 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 is perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 32 hours per week

LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds North (A14) Premier Inn Etna Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1JZ

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 will 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 a "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 keep 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.
• 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 so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.