Commis Chef

Malmaison; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality brand in Birmingham seeks a Commis Chef to join their team. You will prepare exceptional dishes while maintaining high standards of presentation and quality. The ideal candidate is passionate about cooking and enjoys working in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, perks like discounted stays, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Discounted staff room rates

Discounted dining

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Complimentary stays on anniversary

Support for sustainable charities

Qualifications

• Immediate availability for shift work.
• Able to maintain high standards daily.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food with high quality and presentation.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in kitchen environments

Teamwork

High standards in food preparation

Job description

Opened 2001

66 Bedrooms

59-seater Bistro

4 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 100

Once an eye hospital, this landmark Victorian building built in 1884, is located in the central business district of the city, close to the Jewellery Quarter and the popular Broad Street area. With world-class retail and cuisine, the city is a vibrant cultural hub with something for everyone and benefits from excellent links for regional and international travelers. Birmingham has 35 miles of canals, more than Venice, enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and narrowboat owners, reflecting its unique industrial history.

About The Role

Commis Chef

Hotel du Vin - Birmingham

Get paid for doing what you love, enjoy numerous perks and benefits, learn new skills, and build a career for life with Hotel du Vin.

Hotel du Vin is seeking Commis Chefs with Immediate Starts.

Experience the joy of our kitchen—watch your food leave the pass, knowing guests will love eating it as much as you loved cooking it. Do you love working with people and making guests smile? Can you meet our high standards daily?

Join us and be part of something different, working with the best food and drink, and a brand you can be proud of. We create unforgettable memories for our guests. This role could be your next step towards a Chef De Partie position—we actively support internal development and progression.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Heavily discounted staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality, starting from £65 per night.
• Discounted friends and family room rates with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off dining in our brasseries and bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programs supporting your career development.
• High street discounts on shops, experiences, holidays, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme—save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans—dental, optical, medical from just £5/month.
• Referral schemes paying up to £1500 for referring friends.
• A professional uniform that looks sharp.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, Mental Health Awareness, and more.
• Wagestream—access your earned wages instantly, manage your money better, and save directly from your salary.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries with dinner, bed, and breakfast.
• Support for The Brain Charity, aiding those with neurological conditions.
• Employee Assistance Programme—free, confidential advice available 24/7.

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity from renewable sources, mainly wind farms in the UK.
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste, driven by staff efforts and our Sustainability Council.
• Transitioned to chemical-free cleaning systems and eco-friendly kitchen products.
• Volunteer two days per year for sustainable charities, paid in full.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.