Kitchen Team Member Whitbread

The Highland Times; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Member for its Inverness Centre hotel. This role includes supporting meal preparation, cooking, and service for guests. No prior kitchen experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates are dependable, enjoy working with a team, and possess a positive attitude. The position promises a permanent contract, structured shifts, and attractive pay of up to £12.56 per hour, alongside numerous employee benefits including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals across Whitbread restaurants

Pension and share saving schemes

Discounts on travel and technology

Development pathways

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen or chef experience is required as full training is provided.
• Dependable and positive attitude is essential.
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and service of meals for guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Assist colleagues during busy service periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Reliability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Premier Inn is recruiting a Kitchen Team Member to join its Inverness Centre (Riverness) hotel, offering a permanent role with guaranteed hours, structured shifts, and the backing of one of the UK’s largest and most stable hospitality employers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, being part of a team, and taking pride in doing things properly.

No previous kitchen or chef experience is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided from day one.

The role

As a Kitchen Team Member, you will support the preparation, cooking, and service of meals for Premier Inn guests, helping ensure every stay starts and ends with a good food experience.

You will work with clear systems, modern equipment, and well-established processes designed to make the job straightforward and well supported.

You will be part of a close knit kitchen team, following food safety and hygiene standards, keeping work areas clean and organised, and supporting colleagues during busy service periods.

Shifts are planned in advance and include evenings and weekends as part of a 30 hour working week.

What we are looking for

Premier Inn is looking for dependable, positive people who enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn.

You do not need previous kitchen experience, but you do need a good attitude, reliability, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.

This role suits people looking for secure employment, consistent hours, and the chance to build skills that can lead to progression within hospitality.

Pay and benefits

Pay is up to £12.56 per hour, with a permanent contract and no zero hours.

Team members receive a Whitbread Benefits Card, giving up to 60 percent off Premier Inn rooms and 25 percent off meals across Whitbread restaurants.

Additional benefits include pension and share saving schemes, discounts on travel, fitness, technology, supermarkets, and holidays, plus generous discounts on Whitbread beds and bedding for home use.

Premier Inn also offers clear development pathways and internal progression across its hotels and brands.

How to apply

This role is being recruited directly by Whitbread.

Job ref: 115338-4492

Apply online via the official Premier Inn and Whitbread careers website