Almondsbury Inn & Lounge, Bristol

Crest Hotels Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends & Family rate

Milestone anniversaries

Food & beverage discounts

Meals on duty

Hospitality rewards

Retail discounts

Online GP access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Almondsbury Inn & Lounge is seeking a dedicated Cook to join a small, supportive team delivering high-quality meals for guests and conferences. You will contribute to menu development, maintain hygiene, and work alongside the Assistant Manager and F&B staff to ensure excellent dining experiences.

The role requires prior kitchen experience, a strong focus on food safety, and teamwork. Benefits include staff discounts and meals on duty within a welcoming hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Cook or Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Banqueting experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes while following food safety standards.
• Work with the Assistant Manager and F&B team to deliver dining experiences.
• Manage stock, orders, and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Operational basics

Job description

Almondsbury Inn & Lounge has 57 bedrooms that offer comfort with a stylish lounge area offering an all-day menu, Starbucks coffee and a mini gym.

The Role of Cook

As a Cook you will be part of a passionate and supportive team who strive to deliver quality service and food to our guests, the team is small and therefore tight-knit creating an environment of support to do great things.

Our Cook will have passion and commitment to quality, show teamwork with our guest service team, have previous experience as a Commis or production Chef. Our Cook will cater for dinner covers and prepare buffet breakfast and buffet lunches for conferences.

The company invites and encourages our Cook to be part of menu review process, to have a voice on what we deliver to our guests.

You will work with the Assistant Manager to have good stock control, manage orders and keep a clean working environment.

Job Overview:

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Cook or Chef in a Hotel, Restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Sound operational background.
• Banqueting experience would be advantageous.
• £70 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments