Line Chef

Kew Green Hotels; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel stays

Gym and leisure facilities access

Wellbeing, financial and legal support

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in Portsmouth. You will contribute to crafting dishes to recipe standards, support daily specials, and keep prep areas organized and clean during service.

You'll learn through our Chef Academy and a funded Level 2 Commis Chef qualification, with opportunities for career growth and industry-standard hospitality training.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant/hotel cooking or willingness to join Chef Academy.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Basic Food Safety certification or willingness to complete training.
• A passion for great food and guest experiences.
• Positive attitude, teamwork and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present dishes to recipe standards with quality and consistency.
• Help create daily specials to showcase skills.
• Keep prep areas stocked, clean and ready during service.
• Follow food safety standards and help minimise waste.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager and team to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Career development through funded apprenticeships and our Chef Academy.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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. 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.

Qualifications & requirements:

• 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.

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.

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.