Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 00:00

We're currently recruiting in our Norwich East (Broadlands/A47) Premier Inn. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.

Join our team at Premier Inn Norwich East (Broadlands/A47) 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.

Pay Rate

Up to £14.31 per hour

Hours

30 hours per week, weekends included

Location

Norwich East (Broadlands/A47) Premier Inn, Broadlands Business Park, Old Chapel Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0WG

Benefits

• Training and support: user friendly equipment and training that give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: available at any age, so you can learn while you earn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping 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 Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure the kitchen 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 for more senior roles.