Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in Scotland is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive kitchen operations and ensure high food quality. The role involves managing daily kitchen tasks, leading the team during busy services, and maintaining hygiene standards. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for those looking to advance to a Head Chef role. The Kitchen Team Leader will oversee food ordering, stock management, and staff training, all within a supportive environment that offers career progression and benefits.

Benefits

Training and support

Apprenticeships available

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on shops and bills

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering and stock control.
• Organize team workflow and ensure quality during service.
• Prepare and serve menu items while meeting health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene compliance

Stock control

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Glasgow (Cambuslang / M74 J2A) Premier Inn

Join our team at Glasgow (Cambuslang / M74 J2A) Premier Inn 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: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: 30 Westhorn Dr, Glasgow G32 8YX

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.