Line Chef — Elevate Dishes in a Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

Harri; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Tips

Stream wage access

Job summary

Dragonfly Hotel, Colchester is seeking a Line Chef to join our small, friendly kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to our standards, ensuring consistency and quality for guests across service periods.

We are looking for someone who loves cooking, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a busy hospitality environment. This role offers stable hours, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow within the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for food and cooking.
• Strong culinary knowledge and enthusiasm for hospitality.
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering consistently high standards.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• High standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking menu items in line with company specifications and recipe standards.
• Delivering high-quality dishes efficiently and consistently.
• Maintaining excellent food presentation standards.
• Managing stock, ordering supplies and ensuring effective stock rotation.
• Organising, labelling and maintaining kitchen storage areas.
• Adhering to all food safety, health and hygiene regulations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Minimising waste and supporting cost control within the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for food

Culinary knowledge

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Food safety hygiene

Communication skills

Job description

Dragonfly Hotel, Colchester is seeking a Line Chef to join our small, friendly kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to our standards, ensuring consistency and quality for guests across service periods.

We are looking for someone who loves cooking, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a busy hospitality environment. This role offers stable hours, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow within the kitchen.