Verified Transatlantic Corridor:
United States | United Kingdom
OP
OppaJob US & UK Career Gateway
🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Line Chef

Salary Range
£22,880 - £28,000
£1,907 - £2,333 / mo

Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report

OP-VERIF-224B98F6 ✓ Passed Inspection

This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.

✓
Corporate Registration Verified UK Companies House registration standing active
✓
Prevailing Wage Benchmark UK National Minimum Wage & Equality Act 2010 aligned
✓
Zero-Intermediary Direct Pipeline Direct candidate ATS submission. 100% free with zero recruitment charges.
✓
Corridor Right-to-Work Match UK Work Eligibility

Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark

Verified Analytics
Location Base
Bridgend, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
Single tax filer baseline
Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
Direct corporate benchmark
💰 Transatlantic Compensation Calculator

Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay

Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.

Open Calculator →
Partner Career Resources • Adsterra Native Ad
Sponsored

Position Overview & Specifications

Line Chef
Marston’s is one of the UK’s largest and most beloved pub chains and today, we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.

Now, we’re on the lookout for an organised and enthusiastic Line Chef to join our busy kitchen team.

Have you got what it takes?
Proactive and positive, you’ll be at home in the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen. Whether you’re prepping for the next service, or plating up delicious food, everything you do will keep our customers coming back for more. Want to climb the culinary ladder? We’ll support you to complete your Chefs Professional Development training and work towards a Head Chef role.

As a Line Chef you’ll:

  • Be passionate about food
  • Learn about the kitchen areas
  • Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and free of clutter
  • Play an important part in a well-oiled, close-knit team
  • Receive formal training

Are we right for you?

From cosy locals to bustling pub-restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award-winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What’s more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well-known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston’s atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our Line Chefs you’ll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression.

What you get

At Marston’s we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

  • Reliable hours contract
  • Flexible and part time hours
  • Access to pension scheme
  • Childcare support
  • Award winning training and development

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £22,880.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Line Chef roles across The Cherry Laurel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,880 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

📢
Notice a listing inaccuracy or expired link? Help maintain OppaJob's database integrity by reporting discrepancies directly to our desk.
International Career Advisory • Verified Partner Network
Sponsored

Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)

Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.

View All UK Jobs →
Kensington Capital & Analytics £75,000 - £95,000

Principal Data Analytics Specialist

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Skilled Worker Eligible View Role →
NHS Greater Manchester Health Trust £43,742 - £50,056

Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer

📍 Manchester, England
✓ HCPC Registration Required View Role →
Caledonia Cloud Infrastructure £70,000 - £88,000

Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)

📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
✓ Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor View Role →
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust £93,666 - £126,281

Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)

📍 Birmingham, England
✓ GMC Specialist Register Required View Role →
Thames Corporate Assurance Ltd £95,000 - £125,000

Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture

📍 London, England
✓ UK Right to Work / Tier 2 Licensed View Role →
Biobag Salary Disclosed on Application

Retail Sales Manager - UK & Europe

📍 London
✓ UK Work Eligibility View Role →
Hiring Organization
The Cherry Laurel

Apply for this Position

Location: Bridgend, Wales
Eligibility: UK Work Eligibility
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Apply for this Position
Free Direct Submission · Zero Applicant Fees
Or Apply on Employer Official Portal ↗
Employment Guide (UK)
Direct corporate application with zero applicant fees.
Get UK Job Alerts

Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.