Line Chef

Kew Green Hotels; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Line Chef to produce core menu items and develop exciting specials. You'll manage wastage, ensure compliance with kitchen SOPs, and will have opportunities for career development through a Chef Academy qualification. A passion for cooking and experience in a kitchen environment are essential. Join us today!

Benefits

Attractive discounts across major retailers

Free access to Leisure Clubs

Employee assistance for mental health

Qualifications

• Demonstrable cooking experience as a Line Chef or similar role.
• Excellent understanding of ingredients and cooking methods.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce core menu items and develop specials.
• Manage wastage through correct product measurement.
• Ensure compliance with kitchen SOPs.

Skills

Cooking methods

Basic Food Safety

Ingredient handling

Job description

Overview

The Role

Our Line Chefs are responsible for producing all core menu items in an efficient and consistent manner and developing delicious specials to excite and delight our guests!

This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager.

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.

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

Full details

Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at [e-mail].

Career Development

You'll have the opportunity to join our Chef Academy and complete a fully funded Level 2 Commis Chef or Level 3 Senior Production Chef qualification while you work. Your pay and terms of employment won't change, you'll simply learn while you earn as you prepare to take the next step in your career.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• 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
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth

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.

At Kew Green Hotels, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make sure to complete the relevant application questions, or contact [e-mail] if you have any questions. We are committed to supporting any adjustments you may need.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat with shortlisted candidates 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 Kitchen Manager or Hotel 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!