Commis Chef

Malmaison Hotel du Vin; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Glasgow is looking for a passionate Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. You'll work on a variety of dishes in a high-quality culinary environment. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic with a focus on food hygiene and teamwork. This role offers a 16-hour contract at £12.30 per hour along with many employee benefits, including discounted hotel rates and wellness programs.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Room Rates

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary anniversary stays

Qualifications

• Passion for food and eagerness to learn.
• Dedication to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in preparing menu items.
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Assist senior chefs in producing various dishes.

Skills

Enthusiastic teamwork

Food hygiene standards

Culinary skills

Job description

About the Role

Commis Chef – One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow

12.30 p/h / 16‑hour contract

One Devonshire Gardens is a beautiful Victorian terrace in the fashionable West End of Glasgow, known for its 3‑AA Rosette restaurant.

You will be an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Chef, joining our dynamic kitchen team to support the delivery of high‑quality dishes and exceptional dining experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food eager to learn and ready to take the next step in their culinary career.

As a Commis Chef you will:

• Support the kitchen team in preparing all areas of the menu.
• Maintain standards of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Move between all sections of the kitchen to gain experience.
• Assist senior chefs in the production of seasonal a‑la‑cote, tasting menus, and afternoon tea.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street discounts on a range of high‑street shops, experiences, holidays, and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1,500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes activities such as Pay‑Day Lunches, Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, and more.
• We work with Wagestream, giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with dinner, bed & breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy, most of it coming from wind farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotel, with this target championed by our Sustainability Council.
• We have moved to a chemical‑free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme‑based eco‑friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteers can work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of their normal workplace.

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Employment type: Hourly

Experience: Years of culinary experience (preferred but not required).

Vacancy: 1