Line Chef

Surya Hotels; Aston End; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

50% off meals and stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Stream access – wage advances

Development programmes

Apprenticeships, training and internal

Bike to work scheme

Retail and supermarket discounts

Job summary

Great Hallingbury Manor in the English countryside near Stansted Airport is seeking a Line Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen. You will deliver freshly prepared dishes and work alongside a supportive team across breakfast, events and dinner service.

We value passion for food, a positive attitude, and strong team spirit. Experience in a hotel, pub or restaurant kitchen is preferred, along with calm focus, high standards of food safety, and excellent presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, pub or restaurant kitchen.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and presentation.

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

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Hotel/Restaurant experience

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:

• Increasing annual leave – up to 33 days!
• Up to 50% off meals and stays across our UK hotels
• 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

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!