Commis Chef

Great Hallingbury Manor; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc tips

Annual leave 33 days

Flexible hours

Meal discounts

On-site parking

EAP

Stream access

Development programmes

Apprenticeships

Bike to work

Retail discounts

AE Pension

Job summary

Great Hallingbury Manor in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Line Chef to join our kitchen team. You'll help prepare and cook menu items to our recipes, delivering high-quality dishes with care and consistency, and maintaining food hygiene throughout the operation.

You'll work with a friendly team across breakfast, events and dinner services, staying calm under pressure, organising storage, and supporting stock control.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking required.
• Previous experience in a hotel, pub, or restaurant kitchen.
• Positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy services.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking menu items to company recipes and standards.
• Delivering high-quality dishes with consistency and care.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Organising, labelling, and maintaining kitchen storage areas.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and rotation.
• Reducing wastage and helping maximise efficiency.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Love good food, great teamwork and the buzz of a busy kitchen? We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Line Chef to join our team at Great Hallingbury Manor. This is your chance to step into a kitchen where creativity and personality matter all wrapped up in our Ownership with Personality values.

Nestled in beautiful countryside surroundings and just moments from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor is a charming hotel where guests come to relax, dine, celebrate and create memories. Behind every great guest experience is a great kitchen team and that's where you come in!

As a Line Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering delicious, freshly prepared dishes while working alongside a friendly and supportive team. Whether it's breakfast service, an event, or an evening meal in our restaurant, you'll help create food that keeps guests coming back for more.

What you'll bring to the table as our Line Chef:

• A passion for food and cooking
• Previous experience in a hotel, pub, or restaurant kitchen
• A positive attitude and strong team spirit
• The ability to stay calm and organised during busy services
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation
• A commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

What you'll be doing as our Line Chef:

• Preparing and cooking menu items to company recipes and standards
• Delivering high-quality dishes with consistency and care
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Organising, labelling, and maintaining kitchen storage areas
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and rotation
• Reducing wastage and helping maximise efficiency
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Benefits of joining our Kitchen Team:

• Tronc - TIPS !!
• Increasing annual leave – up to 33 days!
• Flexible working hours
• Up to 50% off meals and stays across our UK hotels
• On site parking
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – support whenever you need it
• Stream access – draw or save your wages as you earn!
• Development programmes to help you rise into a true 'Hospitality Superstar'
• Apprenticeships, training and internal promotion opportunities
• Bike to work scheme
• Retail and supermarket discounts
• AE Pension

As a Company within Flying Trade Group's family of businesses we own and run 15 hotels and bars throughout East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse and dynamic Group, come join us!