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Hotel Kitchen Team Leader
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Kitchen Team Leader – Braintree (A120) – Premier Inn
We’re currently recruiting in our Braintree (A120) location. This role offers 30 hours per week at a rate of up to £14.31 per hour.
Location: Cressing Road, Galleys Corner, Braintree, CM77 8GG
About the Role
Join our team at Premier Inn Braintree (A120) as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll be responsible for managing the kitchen day-to-day—controlling rotas, food orders, team performance, and ensuring everything aligns with audit standards. Working closely with the Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of food quality, hygiene, and operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role designed for candidates looking to build the skills to progress towards Head Chef status.
What You’ll Do
- Own food ordering, stock control, and keeping food costs in line for the entire hotel
- Take the lead during peak service hours, organising the team and ensuring workflow efficiency
- Prepare and serve menu items to specification, from breakfast staples to premium pub dishes
- Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards, updating training records and monitoring compliance
- Step in when needed—covering shifts, supporting team members, and setting an example as part of the leadership
- Develop kitchen management skills to progress into senior roles withinWhitbread
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
Training and Career Development
- User-friendly equipment for effortless service
- A clear career path in our kitchens
Professional Growth
- We offer apprenticeships at any age
- Earn qualifications while you work
Benefits
- Whitbread Benefits Card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals at Whitbread Restaurants
- Pension scheme & Save as You Earn savings plan
- Discounts on shopping, transportation, utilities, entertainment, supermarkets, and more
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Requirements and Commitment to Inclusivity
We celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Whitbread, ensuring there are no barriers to entry or limits to ambition.
Strongly encouraged to apply: Women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, or use other LGBTQIA+ terms).
Flexible options available:
- Support for workplace adjustments
- Part-time and flexible working arrangements (where possible, we will accommodate)
Job Reference: 183656-4492
Open Until: Advertised 01 Jul 2024 (placed with future openness, ensure correct update)
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