Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in East Kilbride. In this hands-on role, you will manage kitchen operations, lead your team during service, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates should have experience in a kitchen environment and strong leadership skills. The position offers a pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour for 35 hours a week.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering and stock control.
• Lead during service and manage workflow.
• Prepare and cook menu items to specification.
• Ensure kitchen meets health and hygiene standards.
• Support new team members and run shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn

Glasgow East Kilbride Central

Join our team at Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride Central 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 £13.81 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Brunel Way, The Murray, East Kilbride, G75 0LD

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

Responsibilities

• 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