Line Chef

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hotel as a Line Chef, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This position requires a skilled individual who can efficiently produce menu items while adhering to high standards of food safety and quality. You'll be part of a dynamic kitchen team, responsible for cooking, managing food supplies, and ensuring guest satisfaction. With opportunities for career growth and attractive employee benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a vibrant team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Annual Conference, Events, and Awards

Career development support

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Employee discounts at hotels

50% off food and beverages during stays

Employee Assistance Line

Free access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Line Chef or similar role is essential.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooking food items according to specified recipes and standards.
• Managing wastage through correct product measurement.
• Ensuring adherence to all kitchen SOPs at all times.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Ingredient knowledge

Kitchen SOPs adherence

Education

Culinary training

Job description

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Line Chef Role Overview

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 at our attractive hotel in Northampton (NN4 7YF).

Line Chef duties include:

1. Cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other methods according to specified recipes and standards.
2. Facilitating special requests from guests when received.
3. Managing wastage through correct product measurement.
4. Ensuring adherence to all kitchen SOPs at all times.
5. Setting up and stocking food items and necessary supplies.

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

Other titles for this role include Prep Cook, Line Cook, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie.

Full details of the role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. If you'd like to learn more before applying, please contact our resourcing team at [emailprotected].

Benefits include:

• Annual Conference, Events, and Awards
• Robust career development and personal growth support
• Attractive discounts across major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family, and Friends discounts at hotels in the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and partner hotels worldwide
• 50% off food and beverages during hotel stays
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health, wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• Free and unlimited access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

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

Next steps

A member of our hotel team will contact you to schedule a 15-minute chat to get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can share your skills. If successful, you'll meet the Business Excellence Manager or Kitchen Manager.