Line Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
The Vale Hotel – Cricklade, Wiltshire
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Line Chef / Kitchen Supervisor to join the team at The Vale Hotel in Cricklade.
Our food offering focuses on Caribbean-inspired dishes, burgers, seafood, small plates and contemporary comfort food, with smoked brisket also forming part of the menu. The brisket itself will be cooked separately, so this role will involve preparing, portioning and finishing it for service rather than managing the smoking process.
This is a hands-on kitchen role with additional responsibility for helping organise the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including stock control, food ordering and staff scheduling.
The Role
You will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, supporting smooth service and helping maintain an organised and efficient kitchen.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and cooking dishes during service
- Completing daily preparation and mise en place
- Running your section efficiently during busy periods
- Preparing and finishing pre-cooked brisket for service
- Maintaining consistent portioning and presentation
- Monitoring stock levels and carrying out stock checks
- Assisting with food ordering and reducing waste
- Checking deliveries and ensuring correct stock rotation
- Helping organise kitchen rotas and staff schedules
- Supporting other members of the kitchen team
- Maintaining excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Following food safety and allergen procedures
- Working closely with front-of-house and management
- Supporting menu development and specials where appropriate
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous professional kitchen experience
- Is confident working in a busy service environment
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Is comfortable cooking fresh food to order
- Has strong organisation and preparation skills
- Understands stock control and food rotation
- Can confidently manage their own section
- Has good knowledge of food hygiene and allergens
- Takes pride in consistency and presentation
- Is reliable, punctual and calm under pressure
- Is comfortable taking on some supervisory responsibility
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
- Caribbean or Caribbean-inspired food
- Grill cooking
- Burgers and casual dining
- Seafood
- Fresh food preparation
- High-volume service
- Smokehouse or barbecue-style food
- Stock management
- Kitchen scheduling or rota planning
Caribbean experience is not essential. We are more interested in finding a capable chef with strong kitchen fundamentals who is willing to learn and work with the style of food we are creating.
About The Vale Hotel
The Vale Hotel is an independent hospitality venue in Cricklade, Wiltshire, with hotel accommodation, food and bar facilities.
We are developing our food offering and are looking for someone who would enjoy being part of the next stage of the venue and helping us build a strong, consistent kitchen operation.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a developing food concept of a new restaurant
- Input into future menu development and specials
- Independent hospitality environment
- Opportunity to take ownership within the kitchen
- Staff discounts
- Meals while working
- Opportunities for progression as the venue develops
- On-site accommodation may be available
Experience
Professional kitchen experience: 2 years preferred
Previous supervisory, stock-control or rota-management experience would be advantageous.
A current Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
Hours
20-40 hours per week
The role will include daytime, evening and weekend shifts depending on opening hours.
Exact working patterns can be discussed at interview.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your kitchen experience and the type of food or service environments you have previously worked in.
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
