Line Chef

Holiday Inn; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef Academy

Hotel discounts

Gym access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Join our kitchen team at Kew Green Hotels' Holiday Inn Colchester, where you can showcase your creativity and grow your skills while helping deliver outstanding dining experiences for our guests.

We offer funded pathways through our Chef Academy and Level 2 Commis Chef qualification. You will work under the Kitchen Manager to maintain high standards, learn cooking methods, and deliver great hospitality every service.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience or willingness to learn via Chef Academy.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Basic Food Safety certification or willing to complete training.
• Passion for great food and memorable guest experiences.
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present dishes to recipe standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support daily specials to showcase skills and excite guests.
• Keep prep areas stocked, clean, and ready throughout service.
• Follow food safety standards and help minimise waste.
• Work with team and Kitchen Manager to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Food safety basics

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef

Job description

Join our kitchen team to showcase your creativity, grow your skills and help deliver outstanding dining experiences for our guests.

Other businesses may call this role Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Prep Cook or Line Cook.

This role reports to the Kitchen Manager.

What you'll do:

• Cook and present dishes to recipe standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support the creation of daily specials to showcase your skills and excite our guests.
• Keep food prep areas stocked, clean, and ready throughout service.
• Follow food safety standards and help minimise waste.
• Work with your team and Kitchen Manager to deliver excellent guest experiences.

What we’re looking for

• Previous cooking experience (restaurant, hotel, pub or similar) or a willingness to learn by joining our Chef Academy and completing a funded Level 2 Commis Chef qualification.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Basic Food Safety certification (or willingness to complete training).
• A passion for great food and creating memorable guest experiences.
• A positive attitude, commitment to teamwork and desire to learn.

What’s in it for you

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our Chef Academy.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels that make us proud.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.