About
Premier Inn Limited, a subsidiary of Whitbread, is a British limited-service hotel chain with operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. As of 2026, the company owns and operates over 800 hotels, including 85,500 rooms in the UK and Ireland
We're currently recruiting in our Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Premier Inn . Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.31 per hour.
Join our team at Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Premier Inn 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.
Main description
Join our team at Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.
- 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
Benefits
- 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
How to apply
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Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 10/12/2026
Salary
£14.31 per hour
Location
This job is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
