Line Chef

The Dragonfly Hotel offers a welcoming and comfortable stay for both business and leisure guests. Located close to Colchester's historic city centre and the beautiful Essex countryside, we pride ourselves on delivering great hospitality, excellent food and outstanding customer service.

• A genuine passion for food and cooking
• Strong culinary knowledge and enthusiasm for hospitality
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• A commitment to delivering consistently high standards
• Outstanding attention to detail
• High standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• 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

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Tips
• Stream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Discounts up to 50% on meals and stays across the whole group around the UK
• Development programmes to support you grow into a ‘Hospitality Superstar’ with clear progression pathways, internal promotions and access to apprenticeships
• Bike to work scheme
• Bus saving scheme
• AE Pension
• Free on-site parking 
• Company Events 

The Dragonfly Hotel offers a welcoming and comfortable stay for both business and leisure guests. Located close to Colchester's historic city centre and the beautiful Essex countryside, we pride ourselves on delivering great hospitality, excellent food and outstanding customer service.

• A genuine passion for food and cooking
• Strong culinary knowledge and enthusiasm for hospitality
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• A commitment to delivering consistently high standards
• Outstanding attention to detail
• High standards of food safety, cleanliness and hygiene
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• 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

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – helping our hospitality team through any difficult times 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Tips
• Stream – we offer the ability to access your wages as you earn them, or save as you earn too!
• Discounts up to 50% on meals and stays across the whole group around the UK
• Development programmes to support you grow into a ‘Hospitality Superstar’ with clear progression pathways, internal promotions and access to apprenticeships
• Bike to work scheme
• Bus saving scheme
• AE Pension
• Free on-site parking 
• Company Events