Lead Line Chef — Calm, Precision-Driven Kitchen Leader

Lamington Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team support

Career progression

Onboarding & training

Volunteer days

Friends & family rates

Job summary

Lamington Group is seeking a dedicated Chef for Second Nature in Belfast. You will anchor kitchen operations, lead the line, and ensure every plate meets strict quality standards with calm, confident leadership.

You will collaborate across kitchen, front of house and suppliers, managing prep, stock, and safety while mentoring teammates and driving continuous improvement. This role offers growth within an established hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Working experience in a professional kitchen, with line cooking and high standards of quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and HACCP principles.
• Ability to lead, train and support a kitchen team during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Start the shift by checking bookings, prepping lists, deliveries, and station setup.
• Lead from the line, cook alongside the team, and support stations during service.
• Ensure baseline presentation and quality, checking dishes at the pass and maintaining safety standards.
• Guide kitchen team members, share techniques, and build confidence on the line.
• Maintain clear communication with front of house and suppliers, noting issues.
• Track food waste, stock rotation, storage safety, and prep accuracy.
• Run inventory checks and coordinate with suppliers to ensure stock for the next shift.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

Lamington Group is seeking a dedicated Chef for Second Nature in Belfast. You will anchor kitchen operations, lead the line, and ensure every plate meets strict quality standards with calm, confident leadership.

You will collaborate across kitchen, front of house and suppliers, managing prep, stock, and safety while mentoring teammates and driving continuous improvement. This role offers growth within an established hospitality group.