Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader
- portlethen, scotland, United Kingdom
- Part time
Job Description
Kitchen Team Leader – Premier Inn Aberdeen South (Portlethen) – Premier Inn
Join our team at Premier Inn Aberdeen 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 £14.31 per hour
HOURS:
30 hours per week – weekend work included
LOCATION:
Mains Of Balquharn, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4QS
Why you’ll love it here:
- Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and real career path in our kitchens.
- Apprenticeships: offered at any age, learn while you earn and gain 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: money off shops, utilities, travel, cinema, supermarkets, etc.
What you’ll do:
- Own food ordering, stock control and keeping 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 our menu to spec – from legendary 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 the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.


