Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Job summary

Join Premier Inn in Saffron Walden as a Kitchen Team Leader, where you will run daily kitchen operations and manage your team. Responsibilities include food ordering, ensuring hygiene standards, and preparing meals. This is a key leadership role allowing you to build skills for advancement to Head Chef.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour and various benefits including training, apprenticeships, and discounts on accommodations and meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage kitchen operations and lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day operations including staffing and ordering.
• Lead kitchen team during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and serve menu items to high standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene standards

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

Hotel Kitchen Team Leader – Saffron Walden Premier Inn

Join our team at Saffron Walden Premier Inn 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

40 hours per week

Location

Thaxted Rd, Saffron Walden CB10 2SG

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

• 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.