Commis Chef

Crest Hotels Group; Aldwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty provided

50% off Food & Beverage

Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Same day online GP appointments

Discounts on retail and dining

Job summary

Avisford Park Hotel in a 60-acre setting is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join a tight-knit kitchen team delivering quality dining for guests and conference events. You will work alongside the Food & Beverage team to prepare dishes for dinner, breakfast and lunches, and contribute to the daily buffet service.

The role requires previous kitchen experience, a solid understanding of food safety and HACCP principles, plus strong teamwork and communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef or Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practices (HACCP preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with the F&B team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the Assistant Manager and F&B team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Under pressure

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Avisford Park Hotel is located within 60 acres of grounds with 140 bedrooms, 15 meeting rooms and a fully equipped gym and leisure club and golf course for guests to enjoy, something for everyone.

The Role of Commis Chef

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

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

Job Overview:

As a Commis Chef, 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, Commis Chef 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.
• £60 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 online GP appointments