Hotel Chef

Premier Inn; Twll Llwynog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Hotel Chef in Ayr to manage kitchen operations. You will oversee food ordering, lead the kitchen team during service, and ensure hygiene standards are met. This role provides training and opportunities for career development, ideal for those aspiring to become a Head Chef.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Company pension

Whitbread benefits card

Discounts on shops and utility bills

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Ability to maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs.
• Lead team during service, managing workflow.
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food ordering

Team leadership

Health and safety standards

Cooking skills

Job description

Hotel Chef – Ayr A77 / Racecourse Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn in Ayr as a Hotel Chef and advance your culinary career.

You’ll manage the kitchen daily – overseeing rotas, food orders, leading the team during busy services, and ensuring everything is audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for those looking to develop into a Head Chef.

PAY RATE:

Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead

LOCATION:

Wheatpark Place, Ayr, Ayrshire KA8 9RT

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: User-friendly equipment and comprehensive training to help you grow your career.
• Apprenticeships: Available at any age, allowing you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
• Whitbread Benefits card: 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: Savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema, supermarkets, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Manage food ordering, stock control, and food costs for the hotel.
• Lead during service – organizing the team, managing workflow, ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to specification – from breakfast to pub classics.
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards – training the team and keeping records up to date.
• Step up during shifts and assist new team members in settling in.
• Learn kitchen management to prepare for more senior roles as you progress in your career with us.