Commis Chef

Hilton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Birmingham seeks a Commis Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing and cooking food while ensuring high culinary standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience, NVQ Level 1, and a passion for culinary arts. Competitive hourly rate with numerous perks and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Chef uniform provided

Free healthy meals when on duty

Personal development programs

Team Member Referral Program

Discounted dental and health cover

High street discounts

Free parking

Subsidised Taxi

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Complete a basic food hygiene course.

Responsibilities

• Work on behalf of guests and in collaboration with team members.
• Maintain high standards of culinary service.
• Assist in preparing and cooking food.

Skills

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Passion for food and culinary arts

Education

NVQ Level 1

Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeship

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

Hourly Rate of £12.27 per hour plus service charge

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Chef uniform provided and laundered
• Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty
• Grow your Career ! your next position could be Sous Chef
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Free car park
• Subsidised Taxi between 12am and 7am
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Guest Experience Day: 1 night stay with breakfast and dinner
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

A Commis Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef
• NVQ Level 1
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction
• A passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary/hospitality career
• Proof of completion in a basic food hygiene course
• A passion for food and the culinary arts
• Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeship
• Experience multi-tasking and working in an environment with rigorous standards

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• NVQ Level 2

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY. At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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