Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader at their location in Saffron Walden. In this hands-on role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene while leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have experience in kitchen management and a passion for cooking, with opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Discounts on hospitality services

Pension and saving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations on a daily basis.
• Lead the kitchen team during busy services.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Control food ordering and stock management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Saffron Walden Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Saffron Walden 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.

Key Details

• Pay Rate: Up to £13.81 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Saffron Walden Premier Inn
  Thaxted Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex 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

Join our team at Premier Inn Saffron Walden 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.