Hotel Kitchen – Team Leader
Job Description
Job Description
Join our team at Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) as a Kitchen Team Leader and advance your Chef career. You’ll manage daily kitchen operations, lead the team through busy services, and ensure food quality and hygiene meet standards.
Location: 51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay Rate: Up to £14.81 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Own food ordering, stock control and keep food costs on track for the entire hotel.
- Take the lead during service – organise the team, manage workflow, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Prepare, cook, and serve menu items to spec – from Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
- Ensure the kitchen always meets health, safety, and hygiene standards – keep the team trained and records up to date.
- Step up when needed – run shifts and help new team members settle in.
- Learn kitchen management concepts to prepare for more senior roles.
Benefits
- Training and support – user-friendly equipment and a clear career path in our kitchens.
- Apprenticeships – available at any age for a nationally recognised qualification.
- Whitbread Benefits card – 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 – savings on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.
