Commis Chef

Dorchester Services; Blacknest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel group in Blacknest is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in creating high-quality food across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, a passion for food service, and a strong attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary, complimentary stays at hotels, and a vibrant team environment. Join a culture that values diversity, inclusiveness, and personal development through tailored learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary stays with breakfast

50% off at bars and restaurants

£1,000 refer a friend bonus scheme

Social events throughout the year

Free meals on duty

Exclusive access to discount platform

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills with strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to work solo while managing daily tasks.
• Enthusiasm for creating high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating high quality food within various outlets.
• Manage daily tasks to produce food timely for guests.
• Bring core values to life in your daily work.

Skills

Great communication skills

Passion for excellent food service

Ability to work within a team

Attention to detail

Job description

Join us as a Commis Chef at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2025. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for assisting the creation of high quality food within one of our many outlets, to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience, whilst developing your own knowledge and skills.
• You will manage your daily tasks to ensure food is produced in a timely manner for guests.
• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us every day. As a Commis Chef you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Commis Chef, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how to care for our hotel.
• You have an eye for detail, and passion for excellent food service.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• You enjoy working within a team whilst still having the responsibility of solo tasks.

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Commis Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary per annum + estate service charge
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
• £1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme; including £200 tax free on their first day
• Social events throughout the year, including our annual winter ball
• Free Meals on Duty
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000's of retailers