Hotel Kitchen - Team Leader

Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) , 51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Posted Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 00:00

We're currently recruiting in our Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay). Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £14.81 per hour.

Kitchen Team Leader – Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) Premier Inn

Join our team at Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) Premier Inn 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.

Up to £14.81 per hour

30 hours per week

51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX

• 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

Join our team at Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much-loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• 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.

Edinburgh Leith (Newhaven Quay) , 51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom