Commis Chef

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Career development

28 days holiday including bank hols

Uniform provided

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Pension

Staff discounts

Discounted stays

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd is looking for a motivated Commis Chef at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire. The role involves supporting senior chefs, helping with food preparation and keeping the kitchen clean and well organised.

It is a full-time position, five days out of seven, with a 40-hour week and weekend rotas. You will join a team delivering high-quality dining experiences at Cedar, our 3 Rosette restaurant, and benefit from ongoing training and a competitive hourly rate plus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safe food preparation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in food prep, cooking and plating for service.
• Assist with stock rotation, mise en place and kitchen cleanliness.

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels

Commis Chef – Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

Location: Fawsley, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BAS

alary: Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Commis Chef at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Join the team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a quintessential English retreat where centuries-old charm meets state‑of‑the‑art wellness. Here, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences - from indulgent spa breaks to award-winning dining at Cedar, our renowned 3 Rosette restaurant. As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Commis Chef at Fawsley Hall is to support the kitchen team in delivering an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Working closely with the senior chefs, the Commis Chef will assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to a consistently high standard, while developing and knowledge in a professional kitchen environment. As a Commis Chef, your role will focus on assisting with food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed efficiently for service.

Responsibilities will include supporting senior chefs across different kitchen sections, helping with stock rotation and storage, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, contributing to a smooth and well‑organised kitchen operation.

This is a full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long‑term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in‑house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry‑recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Complimentary spa and gym access (*restrictions apply at some venues).
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well‑being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.

You will ideally have some previous experience in a professional kitchen, or a relevant catering qualification, along with a strong desire to learn and develop your culinary skills. You will bring a positive attitude, good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.

Who we are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family‑owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day. Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Company Benefits

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.