Line Chef

Kew Green Hotels; Denton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in the UK is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. You'll showcase your culinary creativity and skills while cooking and presenting dishes to high standards. This role offers opportunities for career development through fully funded apprenticeships and benefits like discounts on hotel stays, gym access, and wellness support. Ideal candidates will either have prior cooking experience or a passion for learning, along with a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Career development through apprenticeships

Discounts on hotel stays and major retailers

Free access to gyms and leisure facilities

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant or hotel, or willingness to learn in our Chef Academy.
• Basic Food Safety certification or willingness to complete training.
• A passion for creating great food and unforgettable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Basic Food Safety certification

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef qualification

Job description

The Role

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.

Next steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

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.

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.

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