Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier-Inn; Norwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Norwich West is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, plan rotas, place orders and lead the team through busy services. You’ll own food quality and hygiene, and work closely with your Hotel Manager to develop skills toward Head Chef within Whitbread.

Bring hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, with training and clear progression paths in the UK’s leading hospitality group. 30 hours per week are available at a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Experience running kitchen rotas and ordering
• Ability to manage stock and costs
• Strong hygiene and health & safety knowledge

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the hotel
• Take the lead during service - organise the team and manage workflow
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to spec
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met and records kept up to date
• Step up to run shifts and help new teammates settle in
• Learn kitchen management to progress to higher roles

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food ordering

Stock control

Hygiene

Kitchen management

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Norwich West (Showground A47)– Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Norwich West (Showground A47) 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 £14.31 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION: Longwater Interchange Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TP

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 Norwich West (Showground A47) 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.