line chef

Gate Inn; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated chef to join their team. Responsibilities include cooking and plating dishes to spec, maintaining health and safety compliance, and ensuring a great dining experience for guests. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for cooking, great attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and kitchen life.
• Cool head in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cook and plate dishes to specification.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure smooth service and communicate effectively.

Skills

Cooking and plating dishes

Attention to detail

Food safety understanding

Job description

At the Gate, our kitchen is the heart of the business, serving great food to great customers. As one of our chefs you will be responsible for keeping that heart beating, whether it’s guests popping in for a snack or Grandma’s 80th birthday you will help to ensure the guest has a great visit. We are looking for a chef with a great work ethic and genuine pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen regardless of whether it’s the first or the last meal of the day.

What is expected?

• Cooking and plating dishes to spec
• Working clean, safe, and efficient with a big focus on hygiene
• Owning your space and keeping service smooth and sharp
• Health & Safety compliance
• Communicating with the front of house team

What you’ll bring?

• A passion for cooking and kitchen life
• Great attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Cool head in a fast-paced environment
• A hands-on attitude
• An understanding of food safety and kitchen standards