Commis Chef

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€£60 Employee rate on rooms for all 
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30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day (5 days max)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport Schemes

Pension access via HR

Dalata Academy development

Staff appreciation initiatives

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the hotel kitchen, helping ensure smooth operations, high-quality dishes, and compliance with hygiene standards.

You will follow HACCP guidelines, work under pressure in a busy kitchen, and bring a passion for food and teamwork. Prior hotel or similar experience is preferred, with development opportunities through the Dalata Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotels or similar food service environment.
• Genuine interest in food and cuisine.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good knowledge of HACCP procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef with the kitchen’s daily operations.
• Monitor food quality and hygiene standards under supervision.
• Follow Head Chef’s guidance to maintain excellence and efficiency.
• Adhere to HACCP regulations at all times.
• Support kitchen staff in maintaining hygiene during preparation and storage.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food passion

Team player

Thrives under pressure

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Commis Chef

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way.

We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

• Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Take direction from department managers and assist in the monitoring of food quality and hygiene standards.
• Follow the talented Head Chef's example of excellence and efficiency.
• Adhere to HACCP regulations at all times.
• Support your fellow kitchen staff in observing appropriate systems of hygiene during food preparation and storage.

What You'll Need:

• Have previous experience working within hotels or in a similar role.
• Have a passion for and genuine interest in food.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Have good knowledge of HACCP procedures and regulations.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring theheartof hospitalityto every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application.