Chef - Commis/cdp Live In Available - Gerrards Cross

Sarova Hotels; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Birthday day off

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Saroving Rewards

Employee appreciation events

Family & Friends rates & F&B discounts

Training and development opportunities

Live in available (charged)

Job summary

Sarova Hotels’ Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross is seeking a chef to join a small brigade producing fresh dishes for a 4-star hotel restaurant, bar, and events. The role covers multiple sections and a rota across seven days, with emphasis on quality, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.

You will be expected to maintain health and safety standards, manage food costs, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality, high-volume catering for weddings and large functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 in food preparation or equivalent.
• Experience in a professional kitchen with fresh ingredients.
• Imagination and eye for detail for quality a la carte and buffet food.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and hygiene regimes.
• Knowledge of food costs and controls.

Responsibilities

• Working in a professional kitchen, preparing and presenting high quality dishes from fresh foods.
• Working on all sections as required and maintaining product and service standards for guest satisfaction.
• Helping to control departmental expenses including food costs and wages.
• Implementing and monitoring Health & Safety and hygiene practices and procedures.
• Motivating, coaching and training junior team members.
• Working with the team to ensure a smooth service and high morale.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

NVQ food preparation Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join our brigade of chefs producing quality fresh foods for our Restaurant, Bars, Room Service and Meeting & Events areas. This is a 40 hour contract. Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department, catering from 2 to 250 guests. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small brigade of chefs producing quality fresh food to satisfy our guest's appetites. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.,

• Working in a professional kitchen, preparing and presenting high quality dishes made with fresh foods.
• Working on all sections as required and responsible for maintaining standard of product and service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Helping to control departmental expenses including food costs and wages, in line with business levels.
• Implementing & monitoring all Health & Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
• Motivating, coaching & training junior members of the team.
• Working well with your team members ensuring a smooth service and high team morale.
• In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• You will have a minimum of NVQ food preparation Level 2 qualification or equivalent and have previous experience at this level in a professional kitchen working with fresh ingredients.
• Imagination, an eye for detail and a desire & ability to deliver quality fresh a la carte and buffet food with experience of large volume functions and weddings
• A passion for cooking, with a genuine love of food and a real desire to learn and develop your skills.
• A good understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation & experience working with strict Health & Hygiene regimes.
• An understanding of food costs and controls
• Punctuality, reliability and a can do attitude.
• The ability to work in a team in a busy environment, sometimes under pressure with self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis across seven days, mornings and evenings as required.
• A peaceful four star hotel in Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, the Bull Hotel offers 147 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and flexible event suites for all types of functions. Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts. Located in the countryside. The Bull is easily accessible by train or car.
• As part of the Bull's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
• Wagestream - flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential
• Live in is Chargeable