Commis Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Bridgwater is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. This full-time role focuses on preparing fresh ingredients and delivering beautifully presented dishes. Passion for food and attention to detail are essential. Full training will be provided. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including discounted hotel stays and dining discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share of service charge and tips

Up to 4 free nights in Accor Hotels

Discounted rooms at Accor Hotels

15% off your bill in Accor restaurants

35% discount in Marco Pierre White Restaurants

Discounted car hire

Access to exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is welcome but not essential; full training provided.
• Ability to prepare fresh ingredients and deliver plates with careful presentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production of dishes across the hotel.
• Focus on preparing fresh ingredients and delivering beautifully presented plates.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Drive to deliver high standards

Job description

Overview

Mercure Bridgwater is a stylish 4-star hotel in the heart of the town centre, featuring 119 contemporary bedrooms. Home to the renowned Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, the hotel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to the highest standards.

We’re looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen team at Mercure Bridgwater, home to the renowned Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

Working under the guidance of our highly experienced Head Chef, you’ll be involved in producing dishes across the hotel, with your main focus on the Steakhouse. From preparing fresh ingredients to delivering beautifully presented plates, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays) — with the added bonus of no split shifts.

If you have previous experience in a similar role, that’s great, but it’s not essential — full training and support will be given. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a real passion for food, attention to detail, and the drive to consistently deliver to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of our Head Chef and contributing to the kitchen team in the production of dishes across the hotel, with a focus on the Steakhouse. Prepare fresh ingredients and deliver plates with careful presentation to support memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

Experience in a similar role is welcome but not essential; full training and support will be provided. The key attributes we’re seeking are a real passion for food, attention to detail, and the drive to consistently deliver to high standards.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £26,936 per year (based on a 40-hour contract) plus paid overtime

• A share of service charge and tips

• Up to 4 free nights in Accor Hotels each year of your employment

• Discounted rooms at Accor Hotels worldwide and Legacy Hotels across the UK

• 15% off your bill in every Accor restaurant or bar

• 35% discount in all Marco Pierre White Restaurants

• Discounted car hire in the UK and abroad with Europcar

• Access to an exclusive employee platform with fantastic discounts at supermarkets, fashion and high street stores, restaurants, takeaways, holidays and days out