Line Chef

Kew Green Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding global company as a Line Chef, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this position, you will be responsible for cooking a variety of menu items using various methods while adhering to high standards of quality and safety. You'll also have the opportunity to grow your career with robust development support and enjoy attractive discounts across major retailers and hotels. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a dynamic team that values excellence and personal growth. If you're passionate about cooking and service, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Annual Conference Event and Awards

Apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

Discounts across retailers and restaurants

Employee discounts in hotels

50% off food and beverage

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Free access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of cooking methods and ingredients.
• Demonstrable cooking experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook food items to specified recipes and standards.
• Manage wastage and ensure kitchen SOPs are followed.
• Represent company values and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Cooking methods

Ingredient knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Experience as a Line Chef

Experience as a Restaurant Cook

Experience as a Prep Cook

Job description

The role

Our Line Chefs are responsible for producing all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based from our Holiday Inn Colchester, Eight Ash Green.

Line Chef duties include:

• Cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Facilitating special requests from guests if received.
• Managing wastage through correct product measurement.
• Ensuring you are working towards all kitchen SOPs at all times.
• Setting up and stocking food items and other necessary supplies.

Beyond that, you'll represent our company values and culture, ensuring that service excellence remains our top priority.

What you’ll bring to the team

An ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Demonstrable cooking experience including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook, or Prep Cook. Familiarity with industry best practices and Basic Food Safety are essential.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Annual Conference Event and Awards
• Apprenticeships
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
• 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet the Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton. What unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.

Join our Kew-Team today!