Commis Chef

Leonardo Hotels; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in Glasgow is seeking a Commis Chef to support our kitchen team across kitchen operations and food preparation. You will ensure dishes are prepared to quality standards, assist on menu knowledge, and help minimise waste while maintaining hygiene and safety compliance.

You'll join a welcoming team with clear progression paths and regular training, including Guest Care training and wellbeing initiatives designed to develop practical skills and confidence for a brilliant future in

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests.
• Positive approach to changes in service environments and priorities.
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results.
• Embrace Leonardo Hotels' Guest Care culture and work on your own initiative.
• Friendly team player able to work efficiently with others.
• Confident communicator open to feedback and improvements.
• Engaged with hotel initiatives to support the local community.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times.
• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards.
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu.
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods and switch off equipment when not in use.
• Keep kitchen equipment in good working order and report issues to the senior chef on duty.
• Keep the department ready for business operations and ensure kitchen is set up before service.
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation including hygiene, COSHH and HACCP.
• Complete any other reasonable request from management.

Skills

Guest care excellence

Team player

Proactive

Effective communicator

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Guest satisfaction focus

Job description

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player - Be Leonardo
Once you're part of the team, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

Main Tasks

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times
• Assist in preparing food items, ensuring dishes are prepared promptly and meet quality standards
• Maintain good knowledge of the menu
• Minimise food and energy wastage through proper control methods, ensuring all equipment, lights, etc. are turned off when not in use
• Keep all kitchen equipment in good working order and report any equipment issues to the senior chef on duty
• Keep the department ready for business operations, ensuring kitchen is set up prior to service, and all areas have the required equipment and products
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, procedures and relevant legislation at all times - including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to hygiene, COSHH and HACCP
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team or a supervisor

Person Specification

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests
• Positive approach to changing service environments and priorities
• Pro-active with a hands-on approach to delivering consistent results
• Embrace the Leonardo Hotels' Guest Care culture; be empowered to work on your own initiative
• Friendly team player with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• A confident communicator willing to make suggestions for improvements, and open to feedback from colleagues
• Engaged with hotel initiatives to support the local community

Measurable Performance Indicators

• Demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests
• Customer reviews
• Achieving agreed KPIs
• Fulfilment of the job skills checklist
• Customer satisfaction scores e.g. Booking.com
• Regular review meetings with line manager

Available Ongoing Learning

• GROWonline BELONG induction and development courses
• Academy Technical skills training
• Team Coach
• 'Come Join Us' Guest Care training
• Opportunity to apply for internal development programmes, such as:
• o Junior Chef Development programme
• o Graduate programme
• o Level 2 Apprenticeships in Hospitality

NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. You must speak with your line manager if you are interested in pursuing any training courses or programmes.

Some of the perks our Commis Chef could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops

• Talent referral scheme

• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!

• Wellbeing Calendar

• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual - regardless of background, identity, or lived experience - is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Commis Chef?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!