Chef

Light Cinemas Group Limited; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Extra pay on Bank Holidays

Free cinema tickets for family and friends

Career development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Up to 28 days holiday

Job summary

Light Cinemas Group Limited in Addlestone is seeking a passionate Chef to enhance its dynamic kitchen team. Candidates should have experience managing a section and delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced, quick-service setting.

This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for career development, employee discounts, and health benefits. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Experience managing a section and working in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to produce high-quality, well-presented food.
• Hands-on, sleeves-up attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking food to a high standard.
• Keeping your section organised and clean.
• Supporting your team for seamless service.

Skills

Experience working as a chef in a fast‑paced kitchen

Confident running your own section during busy service

Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures

Job description

We are The Light, providing a unique immersive experience that surprises and delights our guests across 14 locations in the UK. We offer a wide range of activities; cinema, bowling, karaoke, darts, mini golf, climbing walls, bars, and kitchens – we have it all!

We have an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our dedicated and dynamic kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a section and working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced quick‑service environment. They should be capable of producing high-quality, well‑presented food while maintaining cleanliness standards and adhering to all kitchen policies, including health and safety regulations.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as a chef in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Hands‑on, sleeves‑up attitude
• Confident running your own section during busy service
• A passion for well‑presented, great‑tasting food
• A strong team player who brings positivity and energy to every shift
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepping and cooking food to a high standard
• Keeping your section organised, clean, and running smoothly
• Supporting your team to make sure service runs like clockwork
• Maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and safety
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great experience for every guest

What’s in it for you:

• A fun, supportive kitchen team and a great place to grow your skills
• Employee discounts
• Extra pay on Bank Holidays
• Free cinema tickets for family and friends
• Career development opportunities
• Wagestream – access your hard‑earned £££ whenever you need it
• Health & wellbeing support
• Mental health support via Hospitality Action
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension scheme
• Up to 28 days holiday

Interested? Apply now!

Our dedicated Recruitment Team will review all applications and be in touch with candidates who are a great fit. If it’s not quite right this time, we’ll let you know — although we’re not able to provide detailed feedback at this stage.