Commis Chef

The Balmoral; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rocco Forte Hotels as a Commis Chef at The Balmoral, where you'll work in a dynamic kitchen showcasing fresh seasonal produce. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your culinary career with extensive training and career growth within a prestigious hotel.

Benefits

29 days holiday per annum

Occupational Pension Scheme

Meals on Duty

£25 per night discounted rates at Rocco Forte Hotels

50% discount on food and beverage

25% discount on Spa Treatments

20% discount on Health Spa products

Learning and Development Opportunities

Recognition & Reward Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Retailer Discounts

Employee Social Events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking and eager to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Demi Chef de Partie and Chef de Partie.
• Food preparation and mise-en-place.
• Ensure health and safety practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

The Position

Are you passionate about all things edible? Committed to pursuing a career in cooking? Looking for an opportunity to hone your skills in the kitchen of a world-class luxury hotel? Then Rocco Forte Hotels would love to invite you to join us as Commis Chef.

You will be working with our talented Chefs who are all passionate about using fresh seasonal produce whilst developing and training their team.

You will support the Demi Chef de Partie and the Chef de Partie to ensure the smooth running of a station within our busy kitchen and facilitate the flawless delivery of our world-class menus. This role will be diverse as will operate over many kitchens including banqueting, afternoon tea, In Room Dining and staff restaurant.

Duties will range from food preparation and mise-en-place to mucking in during service and ensuring health and safety practices are adhered to. Flexibility and an eagerness to learn are key as you will be expected to support the wider kitchen team as and when required. You will thrive as part of a team, communicating with colleagues with confidence and sensitivity.

In return for your enthusiasm and dedication, you will have the chance to begin your culinary career in a world-class hotel kitchen, with ample opportunity to train and upskill. Ultimately, your talent, commitment and pride in your work will make you an integral part of the Rocco Forte family.

Why join us at Rocco Forte Hotels?

At Rocco Forte Hotels, we are committed to giving our Team Members the skills and support required to deliver unrivaled service, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. As a member of The Balmoral team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits, and rewards including:

29 days holiday per annum

Occupational Pension Scheme

Meals on Duty

£25 per night discounted rates at Rocco Forte Hotels

50% discount on food and beverage

25% discount on Spa Treatments

20% discount on Health Spa products

Learning and Development Opportunities

Recognition & Reward Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Retailer Discounts

Employee Social Events

Employee Assistance Programme

£28,000 expected package (includes discretionary service charge) Share: