Job Description
Location: Berkhamsted
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.75–£16.50 per hour + tips
About Lussmanns Fish & Grill
Lussmanns Fish & Grill is an award-winning, independent, and ethically-driven restaurant group with brasseries in Hertford, St Albans, Harpenden, Hitchin, Highgate, and Berkhamsted. Known for our commitment to sustainable, locally sourced food, we have earned a loyal following, national recognition, and multiple awards for responsible sourcing.
Position Summary: Line Chef
We are currently recruiting a Line Chef (Starter Chef) to join our passionate and friendly kitchen team in Berkhamsted. This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your culinary career in a supportive, high-quality, and sustainability-focused environment.
No experience? No problem. Full training will be provided, with clear progression opportunities throughout our restaurant group.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and cook fresh, locally sourced ingredients to a high standard
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Support with food prep and service during busy shifts
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Clean down stations and maintain food hygiene standards
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Complete compliance training including Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH, and allergens
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Follow kitchen procedures and contribute to a smooth, organised kitchen environment
What We’re Looking For
A team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Passion for great food, sustainability, and ethical practices
Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential
Ability to commute or relocate to Berkhamsted (required)
English speaking (preferred)
What We Offer
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Hourly rate: £15.75–£16.50 per hour
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Flexible working hours (day, night, and weekend shifts)
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5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year
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Free meals during shifts
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50% staff discount
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Annual awards night
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Full training and career development opportunities
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Chance to progress into senior kitchen, front-of-house, or management roles
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Company pension & regular company events
Why Choose Lussmanns?
Since our launch in 2002, we’ve been recommended by The Good Food Guide, named in Giles Coren’s Top 100 UK Restaurants, and celebrated at the Sustainable Restaurant Awards. We believe in nurturing talent, delivering excellence, and working as a team that shares pride in what we serve and how we operate.
Ready to cook up a career with purpose? Apply today to join the Lussmanns team and grow with us!