Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Premier-Inn
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Location: City of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley), 24 Rose Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Overview

Job Description

Posted Friday 29 May 2026 at 00:00

Kitchen Team Leader – Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) 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.

DETAILS

PAY RATE: Up to £14.81 per hour

HOURS: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: 24 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2QA

Why you’ll love it here

  • Training and support: We’ve got user-friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
  • Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally-recognised qualification for your skills.
  • Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy 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: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more

What you’ll do

  • 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 legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics
  • Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping 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.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026