Line Chef (Casual)

Kew Green Hotels; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding hotel chain in Northampton is seeking a Line Chef responsible for producing menu items consistently. The role involves cooking, managing food wastage, and ensuring kitchen standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Line Chef or similar roles, along with a strong understanding of cooking methods and basic food safety protocols. Attractive benefits including discounts and wellness support are offered.

Benefits

Robust career development opportunities

Attractive discounts at retailers and restaurants

Complimentary hotel discounts

Discounted food and beverage

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Unlimited access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable cooking experience in a kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Ability to manage wastage through product measurement.

Responsibilities

• Cooking food items to specified recipes and standards.
• Facilitating special customer requests.
• Ensuring compliance with kitchen SOPs.

Skills

Cooking methods understanding

Experience as Line Chef

Basic Food Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

The role

Our Line Chefs are responsible for producing all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in Northampton - NN4 7YF.

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 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].

Benefits

• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide
• Discounted food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

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 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 Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen 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!