Commis Chef

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commis Chef, where you'll assist in the kitchen's daily operations while honing your culinary skills. This role offers a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth through the Dalata Academy. Enjoy a range of benefits, including employee meals, discounts, and unique development programs. If you have a passion for food and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

£60 employee rate on rooms

30% off for Friends & Family

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)

Pension access

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotels or similar roles is essential.
• A genuine interest in food and cooking is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef with kitchen operations.
• Monitor food quality and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to HACCP regulations during food preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

HACCP knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for food

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 rate for your Friends & Family
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- 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 Plc 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 process.