Kitchen Team Leader | Path to Head Chef & Apprenticeships

Premier-Inn; Thurso; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Apprenticeships

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn Thurso is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, oversee rotas, place food orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to ensure food quality and hygiene and develop skills toward becoming Head Chef.

The role involves owning food ordering, stock control, and managing costs, while leading service, maintaining standards, and training team members for growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and managing rotas.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.

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
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keep 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Cost management

Team coordination

Job description

Premier Inn Thurso is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to run the kitchen daily, oversee rotas, place food orders, and lead the team through busy services. You will work closely with the Hotel Manager to ensure food quality and hygiene and develop skills toward becoming Head Chef.

The role involves owning food ordering, stock control, and managing costs, while leading service, maintaining standards, and training team members for growth within the business.