Line Chef
The Restaurant Group
ÂŁ13.75-14.75 per hour
Belfast, Belfast, BT3 9JH, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
About The Restaurant Group
The Restaurant Group is a restaurant operator. They run Wagamama, Frankie and Bennys and Chiquito.
Job description from The Restaurant Group
Join one of the UK's leading hospitality businesses as a Line Chef.
In return you'll get free meals on shift, up to 50% discount at all our brands with no limit on number of guests, and excellent career opportunities plus many other benefits.
Create unforgettable guest experiences by preparing and delivering delicious food, you'll do this by having the skills to work on the front line of the kitchen whether it's the grill or the pasta section.
You'll create an atmosphere of excellence, ensuring guest satisfaction and following company standards. You'll listen to feedback, manage time effectively, be reliable, collaborate with the team and be able to work independently during peak shifts.
You're someone who will go above and beyond to deliver operational excellence, no matter what time you're working, airport shifts can start as early as 3am. Early starts mean early finishes!
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has nearly 300 restaurants and pub restaurants throughout the UK, our portfolio includes our Concessions business that trades mostly in UK airports, wagamama's and Barburrito.
At TRG, we believe that our people are our business, and we strive to create great places to work that support our team members to be the best they can be and provide rewarding careers.
What's in it for you...
- Free meal whenever you work.
- Up to 50% discount at all our brands and no limit on number of guests, incl. wagamama.
- Duty free discounts excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
- Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more.
- Wagestream platform to access your wages as they are earned.
- Superb training and development, apprenticeships open to all.
What we're looking for in our Chefs
- We'd love you to have experience of working as an assistant chef or a chef.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced airport environment
- Flexibility in hours, airport shifts can start at 3am.
- Also be able to provide a 5 year work/education/personal reference history and undertake a criminal record check.
We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, where team members are valued for their unique perspectives. We are proud to celebrate our diverse voices! And we are a disability confident employer.
We want every candidate to have the opportunity to succeed, we will ask if you need any adjustments during the application and interview process to be your best!
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do The Restaurant Group pay chefs enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do The Restaurant Group pay chefs market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do The Restaurant Group pay chefs sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at The Restaurant Group?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 82% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for chefs to take sick leave at The Restaurant Group?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do chefs work the same number they are contracted for at The Restaurant Group?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
82% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
64% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for chefs to work at The Restaurant Group?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
91% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do chefs at The Restaurant Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at The Restaurant Group?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are chefs given support to progress at The Restaurant Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do chefs think The Restaurant Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do chefs feel well informed about how The Restaurant Group is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
82% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What The Restaurant Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
The location, the airport environment
Worst thing
The people
Duty manager at The Restaurant Group, January 2025
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Best thing
The customers
Worst thing
The uncertainty of hours
The short notice shift changes
Uneven tip splitBartender at The Restaurant Group, August 2024
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