Kitchen Crew Leader

Hotel Co 51; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a rapidly growing hotel as a Kitchen Crew Leader. You will be responsible for preparing quick, nutritious meals and handling essential kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted room rates at Marriott hotels

Discount on Food & Beverages at Marriott hotels

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Pension scheme

Twenty-eight holidays annually

Qualifications

• Experience within the service industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Food Safety & Licensing laws.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using Merry chefs and maintain a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Ensure hygiene standards and manage kitchen cleanliness.
• Take ownership of food safety and kitchen organization.

Skills

Passion for food

Clear communication

Ability to multitask

Tools

Merry chefs

Job description

Kitchen Crew Leader (Hotel Cook) – MOXY Aberdeen Airport

This position is based on a full-time contract.

Gross Salary: £30,358 per year

How exciting would it be to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment preparing food for our guests and ensuring they leave with a great all-round experience?

We are looking for someone to work in our kitchen operation at Moxy Aberdeen Airport. We are a busy hotel where guests are looking for quick but nutritious meals.

You don’t need to be a chef, but you do need to have a passion for food, be organized, and be able to work under pressure.

Experience with Merry chefs would be advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Prepare food using Merry chefs.
2. Present food in line with brand standards.
3. Preparation, set-up, service, clean-up, and restocking of the appropriate prep areas of food.
4. Restock, take deliveries, plan orders, and organize BOH areas.
5. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area.
6. Take full ownership of the FIFO system (first in, first out) of food items.
7. Follow all food safety policies to work safely.
8. Handle food according to HACCP regulations (product rotation, temperature maintenance, record keeping, storage procedures, etc.).
9. Maintain a positive attitude and create a lively atmosphere in the kitchen.

We’re looking for someone with Moxie, which includes:

1. High energy and a fearless, do-it-yourself attitude.
2. Passion for food.
3. Ability to multitask effectively, balancing hard work with great service and proactive thinking.
4. Clear communication skills, fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).

Useful Experience

1. Experience within the service industry.
2. Knowledge of Food Safety & Licensing laws.
3. Personal travel experience and familiarity with the travel industry.

Benefits for You!

1. Health Cash Plan.
2. Discounted room rates at Marriott hotels worldwide for you, friends, and family.
3. Discount on Food & Beverages at Marriott hotels worldwide.
4. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay.
5. Pension scheme.
6. Twenty-eight holidays annually, increasing to a maximum of thirty-three holidays.

*A personality assessment may be part of the recruitment process.*

Hotel Co 51

Hotel Co 51 is a rapidly growing European hotel operator managing brands like Moxy Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, and AC Hotels by Marriott. Founded in Amsterdam in 2020, it operates over 35 properties across 8 countries and is expanding in key markets. For more information, visit hotelco51.com.

MOXY Hotels

Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart, with over 100 properties across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. It emphasizes nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality, encouraging guests to "Play On" #atthemoxy. For more, visit moxyhotels.com.

Marriott International, Inc.

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Marriott operates over 7,500 properties worldwide under 30 brands, offering the Marriott Bonvoy travel program.