At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, manage orders, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: Join Premier Inn, a leading name in hospitality with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn up to £14.31 per hour, enjoy discounts, and access training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a chance to earn while you learn through apprenticeships.
- Why this job: Kickstart your Chef career with hands-on leadership and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and team leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.31 - 14.31 £ per hour.
Join our team at Premier Inn Braintree (A120) 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
LOCATION: Cressing Road, Galleys Corner, Braintree, CM77 8GG
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 Benefits 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, your utility bills, 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.
Hotel Kitchen Team Leader in Braintree employer: Premier Inn
At Premier Inn Braintree, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment. With comprehensive training, apprenticeship opportunities, and a range of benefits including discounts and pension schemes, we empower our Kitchen Team Leaders to thrive and advance their culinary careers. Join us in a location that combines the charm of Braintree with the excitement of leading a talented kitchen team in the UK's top hospitality business.
