Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Brentwood Hotel

You will 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 the hotel manager, you will take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene.

Pay Rate

Up to £14.31 per hour

Hours

35 hours per week over 5 days

Location

Brentwood Premier Inn, 169 Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EG

Benefits

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment helps shift efficiency, plus training provides a career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: Offered at any age, learn while you earn and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread restaurants.
• Pension and savings: Company pension and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Discounts: Savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep 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 the menu to spec – from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards, keeping the team trained and records up to date.
• Run shifts and help new team members settle in when needed.
• Learn the essentials of kitchen management so you’re ready to move into senior roles.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…