Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Premier Inn; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality leader in Scotland seeks a Kitchen Team Leader at their Glasgow location. The role involves managing kitchen operations, leading a team, ensuring food quality and hygiene, and preparing meals. Ideal for those looking to advance their culinary career with a hands-on role and guaranteed hours. Benefits include extensive training and employee discounts.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and savings schemes

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food ordering.
• Ability to lead a team and organize workflow.
• Understanding of health, safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage food ordering and stock control for the whole hotel.
• Lead team during service and ensure workflow is smooth.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene management

Stock control

Team management

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Glasgow (Paisley)

Join our team at Premier Inn Glasgow (Paisley) 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: 20 hours per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week ahead. Fixed Term - Until 26/02/2026

LOCATION: Phoenix Retail Park, Paisley PA1 2BH

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:

• 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.