Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rate discounts

Shop vouchers

Wellbeing calendar

Referral/recognition schemes

Ongoing training programmes

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels UK is seeking a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef and help maintain high standards in a busy kitchen across our hotels in the UK. You\'ll work as part of a vibrant team, learning through our Junior Chef Programme and enjoying perks such as room-rate discounts, shop vouchers, wellbeing initiatives and ongoing training to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Love the kitchen environment and working within a team of chefs to deliver excellent food and service.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to high standards of food.
• Passionate about your area and responsibilities.
• Keen to step up when needed.
• Have an eagle eye for detail.
• Interested in progressing through our Junior Chef Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Work with other departments to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Act as an ambassador for Leonardo Hotels and its standards.
• Contribute to a busy, high-quality kitchen environment.
• Take pride in your work and develop through our progression programmes.

Skills

Teamwork

Learner mindset

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

The Commis Chef will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel.

You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

As a Commis Chef you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll thrive under pressure and see a future working with food, and with Leonardo Hotels of course, whilst working as part of a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations.

If you’re our ideal Commis Chef, you will:

• Absolutely love the Kitchen environment and working within a team of Chefs to deliver excellent food and service
• Have a willingness to learn, adapt and deliver to the high standard of food our guests expect
• Be passionate about your working area and responsibilities
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands
• Have an eagle eye for attention to detail
• Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Junior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level

Some of the perks our Commis Chef could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Commis Chef?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, ‘Come Join Us Guest Care’ training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality!

We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.