Line Chef

Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Rotherham is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join their kitchen team. You will be responsible for cooking and presenting dishes, supporting special creations, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in food prep areas. Ideal candidates should have previous cooking experience or a willingness to learn through our Chef Academy. This role offers a chance for career development and discounts on various services.

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 restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and ingredients.
• Willingness to learn through Chef Academy with funded qualification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present dishes to recipe standards.
• Support creation of daily specials.
• Keep food prep areas stocked and clean.
• Follow food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to enhance guest experiences.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Passion for food

Education

Basic Food Safety certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

About us

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.