Line Chef

Almond Family Pubs; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent tips – currently averaging £

Flexible hours with a healthy life–/–/

50% off food for you and 3 others

Excellent training and progression

Free food and drinks on shift

Family feel and inclusive environment

Regular team events

Job summary

Almond Family Pubs are seeking a brilliant Chef to join The Station House in Cheadle Hulme. This busy, premium, food-led site handles high-volume service with 200 indoor covers and 230 outside, offering the chance to work with an experienced kitchen team in a supportive family-owned group.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, mentor junior staff, and help maintain food hygiene and consistency while progressing within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen, ideally at CDP or strong Commis Chef level.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Capable of running a section and maintaining consistency and quality.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the business.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and busy service times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with standards.
• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in day-to-day operations.
• Take responsibility for a specific kitchen section.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety at all times.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients.
• Follow recipes and portion controls; work efficiently to deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused kitchen environment.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

CDP / Commis Chef

Food safety

Run a section

Team player & communication

Learning & development

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Job description

We’re Almond Family Pubs – a proud, independent family‑owned pub group known for doing things properly, and we’re looking for a brilliant Chef to join the kitchen team at The Station House in Cheadle Hulme.

The Station House is our newest and largest pub - a busy, premium, food‑led site with 200 indoor covers and a further 230 outside. Since opening, it has quickly established itself as a hugely popular part of the local community, serving fresh, quality food alongside the pub classics our guests know and love.

This is a high-volume kitchen, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys a busy service, takes real pride in their section and cares about consistency, presentation and quality. You’ll work alongside an experienced senior kitchen team and have plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress within the business.

With five stunning pubs across the Stockport area, Almond Family Pubs is a special place to work. We’re 100% family owned and proud of our close‑knit culture, great teams and genuine passion for hospitality. We believe in giving our people the support and autonomy to do their jobs well - while making sure work is somewhere you can enjoy being too.

Benefits

• Excellent tips – currently averaging at £3.00 per hour
• Flexible hours with a healthy life/work balance
• 50% off food for you and 3 others in any Almond Family pub
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Free food and drinks whilst on shift
• A fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment with a real family feel
• Regular team events and incentives

We’re looking for a Chef who can:

• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes in line with company standards
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in day‑to‑day kitchen operations
• Take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Ensure consistency and quality across all meals served
• Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines
• Work efficiently to meet service deadlines
• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused kitchen environment

We're hoping our next Chef has:

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen, ideally as a CDP or strong Commis Chef
• Good understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards
• Confident running a section and working independently
• Passion for fresh food and delivering great quality dishes
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Basic knowledge of stock control and portioning
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and busy service times
• A positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality

Our values

• People First
• One Big Happy Family
• Prioritising Today's Guests
• Sustainability, Innovative & Future Proof
• Excellence
• Warm & Welcome

We endeavour to be a company that is inclusive to all people, from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of your age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity. We believe this creates an environment where everyone, from any background, can thrive and be happy at work.