Kitchen Team Leader — Growth Path & Training

Whitbread; Norwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career path

Apprenticeships for all ages

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread's Premier Inn Norwich East is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, place food orders and guide the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager and take full ownership of the kitchen, from food quality to hygiene, building hands-on leadership for a future Head Chef role.

You’ll own food ordering, stock control and cost management, lead during service, and ensure the team delivers meals to spec while maintaining health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing rotas.
• Experience in food service, kitchen operations or hospitality.
• Willing to work weekends and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the hotel.
• Take the lead during service - organising the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to spec - from breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met and records kept up to date.
• Step up when needed - running shifts and helping new team members settle in.
• Develop kitchen management knowledge for future senior roles.

Skills

Team leadership

Food ordering

Stock control

Menu knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Whitbread's Premier Inn Norwich East is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen, manage rotas, place food orders and guide the team through busy services. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager and take full ownership of the kitchen, from food quality to hygiene, building hands-on leadership for a future Head Chef role.

You’ll own food ordering, stock control and cost management, lead during service, and ensure the team delivers meals to spec while maintaining health and safety