Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Hotel Kitchen Team Leader – Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside) Premier Inn

Join our team at Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside) Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take 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 – Fixed Term Contract (until 15/09/2026)

LOCATION

33 Key St, Ipswich IP4 1BZ

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment to make your shift easier from the start and training that gives you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: available at any age – learn while you earn and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: enjoy up to 60 % off Premier Inn rooms and 25 % off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and savings schemes: company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: money off shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you’ll do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep the team trained and records up to date.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as your career progresses.

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