Hotel Kitchen Team Leader in Bury St Edmunds

Kitchen Team Leader – Bury St Edmunds North (A14)

Join our team at Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North (A14) 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 is perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 32 hours per week

LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds North (A14) Premier Inn Etna Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1JZ

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 will 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 a \”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 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 our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep 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.