Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and more

Job summary

Premier Inn is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at its Aberdeen location in Portlethen. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll manage the kitchen, overseeing food quality and hygiene, leading a team, and ensuring operations run smoothly. You'll also contribute to training and support for team members, fostering a positive work environment.

This position offers a pay rate of up to £14.31 per hour with 30 hours of work per week. Enjoy benefits like training, a pension scheme, and personal discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and food ordering.
• Lead team during service and ensure workflow.
• Prepare and serve food according to specifications.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Train new team members and step up when needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Aberdeen South (Portlethen) – Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Aberdeen 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 – weekend work included

LOCATION:

Mains Of Balquharn, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4QS

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: offered at any age, learn while you earn 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: money off shops, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets, etc.

What you’ll do:

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep the team trained and records up to date.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help 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.