Kitchen Team Leader – Path to Head Chef

Premier Inn; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Glasgow Newton Mearns is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run daily kitchen operations, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning food quality and hygiene from end to end.

The role offers a hands-on leadership path with training and opportunities to advance within Whitbread, including apprenticeships and a company pension. Join a team committed to quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and managing rosters.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene and food-safety standards.
• Proven track record of working with hotel management to deliver quality meals.

Responsibilities

• 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 Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Ensure kitchen health, safety and hygiene standards are met; train and keep records updated.
• Step up when needed – run shifts and help new team members settle in.
• Learn kitchen management to progress toward senior roles.

Skills

Team leadership

Rota management

Food ordering

Hygiene standards

Audit readiness

Job description

Premier Inn Glasgow Newton Mearns is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run daily kitchen operations, manage rotas, place orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager, owning food quality and hygiene from end to end.

The role offers a hands-on leadership path with training and opportunities to advance within Whitbread, including apprenticeships and a company pension. Join a team committed to quality and guest satisfaction.