Commis Chef

Red Carnation Hotels; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Commis Chef to assist in menu preparation, maintain kitchen standards, and contribute to a positive team environment. Ideal candidates will possess at least 2 years of experience, strong food hygiene knowledge, and a passion for culinary arts. A variety of competitive benefits are included, such as extensive holiday allowance and dining discounts.

Benefits

Holiday allowance up to 27 days

Service charge added to salary monthly

Professional learning and development opportunities

Family bonus scheme up to £600

Discounted accommodation rates

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• A genuine passion for cooking and a keen interest in culinary development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of menus.
• Prepare all dishes to the required standard.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork skills

Passion for cooking

Flexibility

Education

2 years' experience as a Commis Chef

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and production of menus
• Preparing all dishes to the required standard and specification
• Maintaining high health and safety standards
• Being responsible for securing the kitchen when on late duty
• Ensuring that sections are kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Commis Chef in a professional kitchen
• A genuine passion for cooking and a keen interest in culinary development
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent teamwork skills
• A desire to learn and progress within a luxury hospitality setting

Company information

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA\'s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, part of Red Carnation Hotels, is a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. Some of its features include 107 bedrooms as well as seven different event spaces, a Butler\'s Restaurant, a Terrace Bar, Stanley\'s Rooftop Bar, and a Conservatory, where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter)
• Social and team building events per hotel
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the \"Right to Work\" in the UK.

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