Commis Chef

FAIRMONT; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in Bridgwater is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their talented kitchen team at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill. This full-time role involves preparing fresh ingredients and delivering beautifully presented dishes, creating memorable dining experiences. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,936 per year plus benefits including free hotel stays and discounts at restaurants. Ideal candidates should have a passion for food and attention to detail, while prior experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Service charge and tips

4 free nights in Accor Hotels

Discounted rooms

15% off Accor restaurants

35% discount at Marco Pierre White Restaurants

Discounted car hire

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not essential.
• Full training and support provided.
• Drive to deliver the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for dishes.
• Assist in creating beautifully presented plates.
• Deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• 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