Commis Chef

Aimbridge Hospitality; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An international hospitality group in Belfast is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. You will be preparing and cooking dishes to menu specifications while ensuring high standards of quality and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hotel or restaurant setting, excellent food preparation skills, and the ability to maintain food hygiene standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development and industry-leading benefits, including holiday time and staff discounts.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Access to Stream for financial wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

Minimum of 30 days holiday

Staff meals on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commis Chef or similar role in a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications.
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty

Opportunities in development and learning, opportunities to work with Jean Christophe Novelli – Australia master chef judge

As a Commis Chef in our busy hotel, you will work as part of a kitchen team to prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications. You will assist senior chefs with food preparation and ensure that all food is prepared and served to a high standard of quality and presentation. You will also maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas, follow all food safety and health regulations, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience as a commis Chefor similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting with a strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, and a willingness to continually develop culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’ So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.