Commis Chef

The Grand Hotel Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge/Gratuities

Stay at hotel or De Vere properties at

Food and drink discounts

Employee benefits portal

Annual complimentary stay

Birthday day off + voucher

Flexible pay options with Wagestream

Job summary

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is hiring a Commis Chef to join its fast-moving kitchen and learn from experienced chefs in a iconic Birmingham hotel. You will support senior chefs, rotate across sections and help maintain high standards during service.

This full-time role offers hands-on training, flexible day, evening and weekend shifts, and opportunities to progress. You will contribute to stock control, food safety and team success while enjoying employee benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is a plus, but not essential.
• Passion for food and ambition to progress in your career.
• Food hygiene knowledge - a food hygiene certificate is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, cook simple dishes and plate food to the right standard.
• Support service by keeping things organised and running smoothly.
• Rotate through different kitchen sections as part of your training and development.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Assist with stock control and help reduce waste.
• Work as part of the team, stepping in to support wherever needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Passion for food

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Do you want to learn from experienced chefs in one of Birmingham’s most iconic hotels? As a Commis Chef at The Grand Hotel Birmingham you’ll be part of a fast-moving kitchen team, preparing fresh dishes for guests and building the skills to take your career forward. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll support senior chefs, rotate across different sections, and play your part in delivering high standards every day. This is a full time role that requires flexibility to work day shifts, evenings, and weekends when we prepare for service or when the operation is in full swing.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients, cook simple dishes and plate food to the right standard
• Support service by keeping things organised and running smoothly
• Rotate through different kitchen sections as part of your training and development
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Assist with stock control and help reduce waste
• Work as part of the team, stepping in to support wherever needed

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a kitchen environment is always a plus, however this is not essential
• A genuine passion for food and the ambition to progress in your career
• Food hygiene knowledge - a food hygiene certificate is desirable
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends

If you’re ready to learn in a professional, supportive kitchen, join us as a Commis Chef at The Grand Hotel Birmingham.

Benefits

• £26,511 per annum + Service Charge and Gratuities to further your earning potential.
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones - which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season