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/hour, enjoy discounts, and access training for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for apprenticeships at any age.
- Why this job: Step up your Chef career and make a real impact in a dynamic kitchen.
- Qualifications: Passion for cooking and leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.31 - 14.31 £ per hour.
Join our team at Premier Inn Brentwood 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: House, 169 Kings Rd, Brentwood CM14 4EG
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.
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