Lead Line Chef: Own the Kitchen, Lead & Grow

Lamington Group | B Corp™; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid volunteer days per year

Free hotel stay for you and a guest

Gym facilities and wellness program

Job summary

Second Nature, part of Lamington Group, is seeking a hands-on Chef to anchor kitchen standards and lead the line with ownership and calm leadership. You will oversee prep, stock rotation, and safety controls, ensuring every plate meets our quality baseline.

You will work closely with front-of-house and suppliers, driving menu management, food safety compliance, and practical leadership. This role offers development within Lamington Group’s growing hometel concept.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen with line cooking.
• Ability to coordinate prep lists and line priorities.
• Calm, steady leadership during busy service.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Proactive ownership of station and issues.

Responsibilities

• Start the shift by checking bookings, organizing prep, verifying ingredients, and setting up stations before service.
• Lead from the line, cook alongside the team, and support stations as needed to maintain rhythm.
• Ensure baseline presentation and quality by checking dishes at the pass, handling safely, and serving with care.
• Guide kitchen team members, share techniques, and build confidence on the line.
• Maintain clear communication with front of house about specials or changes, log equipment issues.
• Track waste, storage safety, and correct prep errors before they impact guests.
• Run inventory checks and coordinate with suppliers to ensure next shift has stock.

Skills

Line cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Job description

Second Nature, part of Lamington Group, is seeking a hands-on Chef to anchor kitchen standards and lead the line with ownership and calm leadership. You will oversee prep, stock rotation, and safety controls, ensuring every plate meets our quality baseline.

You will work closely with front-of-house and suppliers, driving menu management, food safety compliance, and practical leadership. This role offers development within Lamington Group’s growing hometel concept.