Commis Chef

Haymarket Hotel - Kitchen; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge included

Wagestream access

Health cashplan

Complimentary meals on shift

Discounts on leisure & retail

Enhanced holiday allowance

Staff discounts at Design Hotels

Ongoing training and English lessons

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels – Haymarket Hotel in London is seeking a Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will work across sections to develop a broad range of culinary skills in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

The role offers an hourly rate of £13.50–£14.50 with service charge, access to Wagestream for earnings, health cashplan, meals on shift, and various staff benefits designed to support your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a high-volume, high-quality establishment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality dishes.
• A genuine passion for food and the culinary arts.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior chefs in preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standard.
• Ensuring all food items are prepared and presented in accordance with our guidelines.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work environment.
• Contributing creatively to menu development and daily specials.
• Upholding health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated culinaryenthusiast eager to hone your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen?Firmdale Hotels, renowned for our luxury boutique hotels in London and NewYork, is looking for a talented Commis Chef to join our highly successful teamat the Haymarket Hotel.

At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on ourexceptional hospitality and culinary excellence. Our hotels are known for theirunique design, impeccable service, and outstanding dining experiences. As partof our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovativeenvironment where your growth and success are our priority.

As a Commis Chef, you will play a crucialrole in our kitchen, working across various sections to develop a broad rangeof culinary skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior chefs in preparing and cooking dishes to the higheststandard.
• Ensuring all food items are prepared and presented in accordance withour stringent quality and presentation guidelines.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to maintain a clean, organised, andefficient work environment.
• Contributing creatively to menu development and daily specials.
• Upholding all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe kitchenenvironment.

What you Need:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a high-volume, high-qualityestablishment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producinghigh-quality dishes.
• A genuine passion for food and the culinary arts.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting, demonstratingreliability and a positive attitude.

WhatWe Offer:

• An hourly rate of£13.50 - £14.50 inclusive ofservice charge.
• Access to Wagestream ourfinancial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cashplan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternativeand complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets,gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme forrecommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling withoutsplit shifts
• Dry cleaning service forwork attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowancebased on length of service
• Season ticket loan forconvenient commuting
• Ongoing training,professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, teamactivities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to workscheme and annual long service awards
• Exclusive discounts atDesign Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winninggroup of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotelsare trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by thehospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams haveachieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners ofThe Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 foroutstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of theYear - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - JamieAtkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award2025
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes forCulinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AABreakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and WarrenStreet - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels inLondon, The Times, 2024.

If you areenthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the nextstep in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels.

Firmdale Hotelswelcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusiveworkplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitmentprocess.

In line with the Asylum andImmigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility tolive and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required atinterview stage.