Commis Chef

IHG Hotels & Resorts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Central London is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team. This role involves supporting the kitchen in preparing high-quality banqueting menus and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience and a passion for food. The position offers £14.05 per hour, paid overtime, and various employee benefits including holiday, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Discounts for hotels and restaurants

50% discount in F&B outlets

Discounts from over 15,000 stores

Refer a friend scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

Life insurance

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Genuine passion for food and presentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in preparing banqueting menus.
• Assist with mise en place and service during events.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs for efficient operations.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Commitment to hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Safety certificate

Job description

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for a Commis Chef to join the team in Mayfair, Central London on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025. Immediate start!

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

Are you passionate about food and ready to build your culinary career in a fast-paced, creative environment? Join our dynamic banqueting kitchen brigade as a Commis Chef, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for weddings, conferences, gala dinners, and more.

This is your opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience behind the scenes of London’s most exciting large-scale events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality banqueting menus
• Assisting with mise en place, plating, and service during busy event operations
• Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Ensuring all food preparation areas are clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards.
• Working collaboratively with chefs at all levels to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Demonstrating enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to learning and development

What we’re looking for:

• Some previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a banqueting, hotel, or high-volume catering environment
• A genuine passion for food, presentation, and guest satisfaction
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from senior chefs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events-based shifts.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, with a Level 2 Food Safety certificate (or willingness to obtain)

We are committed to offer and provide our Commis Chefs with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits.

• £14.05 per hour plus, paid overtime and great IHG perks including:
• Free meals on duty.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world for you and your friends & family.
• 50% discount in our F&B outlets
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema with our Hapi benefits scheme.
• Our generous refer a friend scheme.
• Exclusive local discounts at Hard Rock Café, The Backroom Bar, El Pirata to name a few!
• On top of these great benefits, we also provide:
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days(Pro Rated)
• Company sick pay and life insurance for every employee
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs plus access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

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.

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