Kitchen Team Leader: Grow to Head Chef

Premier Inn; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Norwich East (Broadlands/A47) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day—managing rotas, placing orders, leading the team during busy services, and ensuring audit readiness.

You'll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own food quality, hygiene and cost control, developing skills toward a Head Chef role in the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control, and keep food costs on track for the hotel.
• Lead during service, organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve the menu to spec - from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen health, safety and hygiene standards; train the team and keep records.
• Step up by running shifts and helping new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management to progress to more senior roles.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Premier Inn Norwich East (Broadlands/A47) is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen day to day—managing rotas, placing orders, leading the team during busy services, and ensuring audit readiness.

You'll work closely with the Hotel Manager to own food quality, hygiene and cost control, developing skills toward a Head Chef role in the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.