Commis Chef

The Inn at Hastings Park; Bala; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their kitchen team in a stunning location next to Snowdonia National Park. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a Three AA Rosette kitchen aiming for a Michelin Star, where you will learn under the guidance of senior chefs. The role includes preparing high-quality food, contributing to menu planning, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a commitment to training and development, this is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to kickstart their culinary career in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Benefits

Share of monthly gratuities

Generous staff discounts

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Commitment, enthusiasm, and drive are essential.
• Willingness to learn with team spirit is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your station and surrounding areas are clean.
• Prepare well-presented, high-quality food as part of mis en place.
• Communicate effectively with other hotel departments.

Skills

Teamwork

High standards of personal presentation

Flexibility

Education

Culinary training or experience

Job description

Company Description

Situated next to Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall is a destination for luxury and culinary excellence. This historic Victorian mansion features 22 bedrooms with plans for significant investment and growth over the coming year, to turn this property into a world-class country house hotel.

Palé Hall offers a great opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. With exciting plans for growth and investment, particularly in our dining options, this is an excellent chance for someone eager to learn and gain experience in a Three AA Rosette kitchen aiming for a Michelin Star.

You should have a keen interest in advancing your knowledge of fine dining, with the motivation and passion to progress. Under the guidance of senior chefs, you'll ensure that seasonal, high-quality food is produced efficiently and consistently. We seek a forward-thinking, creative team player who will contribute to menu planning and development, and who is aware of health, safety, and statutory compliance.

We welcome applications from those not yet working as chefs but passionate about making cooking their career and ready to take the first steps. We are committed to training and developing the right candidates who demonstrate commitment, capacity to learn, and a strong work ethic.

As one of the AA Five Red Star hotels in Wales, with AA Three Rosettes and the Michelin Green Star for food sustainability, Pale Hall offers two dining experiences: The Henry Robertson fine dining room with tranquil views, serving four and seven-course tasting menus, and the rustic Huntsman Bistro with a traditional à la carte menu. Our menus are created from locally sourced, sustainable produce, changing seasonally.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working five days a week over seven.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, a share of monthly gratuities, generous staff discounts, free meals on duty, on-site parking, and the chance to work in a stunning location with a supportive team.

Palé Hall provides a nurturing and rewarding environment in beautiful rural surroundings, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential within a friendly team. Please ensure you can commute within the shift patterns of the role you apply for.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Job Description

1. Ensure your station and surrounding areas are clean and properly set up.
2. Assist in ordering and stock taking as needed, in line with company standards and in consultation with the senior chef on duty.
3. Prepare well-presented, high-quality food as part of mis en place.
4. Help manage stock levels, ensuring rotation and minimizing waste.
5. If required, monitor food temperatures according to food safety policies.
6. Communicate effectively with other hotel departments.
7. Adhere to company policies and statutory requirements at all times.

Qualifications

• Commitment, enthusiasm, and drive.
• Willingness to learn, with team spirit and flexibility.
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent contract, five days over seven.
• Share of gratuities.
• Meals on duty.
• On-site parking.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Uniform provided.