We are looking for a talented and motivated Line Chef to join our restaurant at The Dragonfly Hotel in Colchester.

Dragonfly Hotels have a simple philosophy: economy with excellence. It means we do the basics brilliantly, with a splash of panache for good measure. In four key east of England locations, we deliver comfort, convenience and efficient, switched-on service, sensibly priced so you can do more with your trip, whether you’re staying with us for business, leisure, or a little bit of both.

Our Peterborough hotel is the ideal setting for a short break of business trip, with 70 rooms, the overlooks a serene lake which is home to Peterborough’s international Rowing Course.

You will be tasked with cooking food to an outstanding level to provide to all of our customers and we are looking for experience in either a hotel or pub environment.

We are looking for you to have:

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to deliver high standards consistently
• Outstanding attention to detail
• High standards of health and hygiene
• Clear communication skills

The Chef role will require:

• The cleaning and maintaining of equipment
• Complying to food safety and other regulations and rules as set out by the business
• Preparing and cooking items on the menu
• Organising and labelling the kitchen and it's storage
• Managing and ordering in stock
• Keeping wastage to a minimum
• Managing the kitchen

Dragonfly Hotels have a simple philosophy: economy with excellence. It means we do the basics brilliantly, with a splash of panache for good measure. In four key east of England locations, we deliver comfort, convenience and efficient, switched-on service, sensibly priced so you can do more with your trip, whether you’re staying with us for business, leisure, or a little bit of both.

Surya Hotels is one of the UK’s leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UK’s most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages.

Our hospitality family has a ‘best in class’ ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within.

We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our ‘See-you-again-soon’ Goodbye.

Stay. Explore. Discover.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Line Chef to join our restaurant at The Dragonfly Hotel in Colchester.

Dragonfly Hotels have a simple philosophy: economy with excellence. It means we do the basics brilliantly, with a splash of panache for good measure. In four key east of England locations, we deliver comfort, convenience and efficient, switched-on service, sensibly priced so you can do more with your trip, whether you’re staying with us for business, leisure, or a little bit of both.

Our Peterborough hotel is the ideal setting for a short break of business trip, with 70 rooms, the overlooks a serene lake which is home to Peterborough’s international Rowing Course.

You will be tasked with cooking food to an outstanding level to provide to all of our customers and we are looking for experience in either a hotel or pub environment.

We are looking for you to have:

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• The ability to deliver high standards consistently
• Outstanding attention to detail
• High standards of health and hygiene
• Clear communication skills

The Chef role will require:

• The cleaning and maintaining of equipment
• Complying to food safety and other regulations and rules as set out by the business
• Preparing and cooking items on the menu
• Organising and labelling the kitchen and it's storage
• Managing and ordering in stock
• Keeping wastage to a minimum
• Managing the kitchen

Dragonfly Hotels have a simple philosophy: economy with excellence. It means we do the basics brilliantly, with a splash of panache for good measure. In four key east of England locations, we deliver comfort, convenience and efficient, switched-on service, sensibly priced so you can do more with your trip, whether you’re staying with us for business, leisure, or a little bit of both.

Surya Hotels is one of the UK’s leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UK’s most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages.

Our hospitality family has a ‘best in class’ ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within.

We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our ‘See-you-again-soon’ Goodbye.

Stay. Explore. Discover.