Commis Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Cardiff is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. The position requires experience or apprenticeship in culinary roles, emphasizing teamwork and a passion for food service. You'll work in a vibrant kitchen environment known for excellence. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, with numerous benefits including training, meals while on duty, and hotel discounts. Join a dynamic team and thrive in a creative culinary space!

Benefits

Complimentary stay after probation

Career progression opportunities

Financial well-being app

Meals while on duty

28 days of holiday per year

Sick pay and life insurance

Discounts for hotels and restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef or be an apprentice chef ready to take the next step.
• Experience with working in all sections, and want a career in Kitchens.
• Willingness to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team.
• Passion for delivering great service and great food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Skills

Experience as Chef or apprentice

Ability to work in all kitchen sections

Willingness to learn

Passion for service and food

Job description

voco St David's Cardiff have a fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our Cardiff Bay 5-star hotel!

You will earn £13.50 per hour, which is equal to £28,080.00 salary plus service charge.

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non‑pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Set on Cardiff Bay’s waterfront, voco St David's Cardiff makes a bold statement, with its glass‑fronted façade, private balconies, floor‑to‑ceiling windows, and coastal setting.

The Tir a Môr at voco St David’s Cardiff is our eclectic restaurant and bar. Our bold flavours draw inspiration from world food cultures and blend perfectly with the best seasonal produce Wales has to offer.

The Spa, located in the hotel, offers just the place to unwind and has been voted one of the best spas in the UK. voco St David's Cardiff is a wonderful setting for meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations alike.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

To succeed as a Commis Chef, you will need:

• Previous experience as Chef or be an apprentice chef ready to take the next step.
• Experience with working in all sections, and want a career in Kitchens.
• Willingness to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team.
• Passion for delivering great service and great food.

Benefits

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family – global opportunities.
• Complimentary 1‑night stay at the hotel following a successful probation period, with two‑course dinner and breakfast.
• Extensive training and opportunities for career progression worldwide, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Wagestream – a financial well‑being app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Meals while on duty.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days pro‑rated.
• Company sick pay and life insurance.
• Discounts for our hotels and restaurants worldwide.
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – from retail to cinema.
• Refer‑a‑Friend programme.

About Us

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are: Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we’re on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.