Kitchen Team Leader – Ipswich North Premier Inn
Join our team at Premier Inn Ipswich North 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 £13.81 per hour
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term until 29/01/26
HOURS: 40 hours per week across 5 days – evenings and weekends included
LOCATION: Premier Inn Ipswich North
Paper Mill Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0BE
Why you’ll love it here:
- Training and support: We’ve got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
- Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
- Whitbread Perks card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
- Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.
- Discounts: Get money off shops, utilities, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.
What you’ll do:
- Own food ordering, stock control and keeping 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 our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
- Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping the team trained and records up to date.
- Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in.
- Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.
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