Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Livingston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career path

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on rooms, meals and more

Job summary

Premier Inn Livingston is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen operations and lead a small team through busy services. You will own the kitchen from ordering and stock control to food quality and hygiene, working closely with the Hotel Manager to deliver great guest experiences.

You’ll oversee service during peak periods, train staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This hands‑on leadership role is ideal for someone aiming to grow into a Head Chef role

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Experience with food ordering and stock control.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the hotel.
• Lead service – organise the team, manage workflow and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook and serve menu items to specification, from breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen meets health, safety and hygiene standards and keep records updated.
• Step up to run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management basics to progress to more senior roles.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Rota planning

Food ordering

Stock control

Health & safety

Team training

Audit readiness

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader Livingston (M8/J3) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn [InsertLivingston (M8/J3) 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 £14.31 per hour

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park Knightsridge, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8AD

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

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Premier Inn Livingston (M8/J3) 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.