Commis Chef

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Employee discounts across Best Western

Job summary

Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western, seeks a Commis Chef to join its kitchen team in Glasgow. You will support basic cooking under guidance, rotating through sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery to build a solid foundation and diverse skill set.

You’ll learn in a modern British/European culinary environment, be encouraged to ask questions, and be supported by a team that values growth and success. This is an excellent entry path for developing chefs.

Qualifications

• Starting out in culinary career or early stage
• Genuine passion for food and learning how a professional kitchen operates
• Enjoys teamwork and learning from experienced chefs
• Keen to build confidence and skills in a structured, supportive environment
• Takes pride in following standards and doing things properly
• Motivated, reliable and keen to progress within the kitchen

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and basic cooking across different kitchen sections
• Learn and rotate through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery
• Follow guidance from senior chefs to develop skills, consistency and kitchen knowledge
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times
• Keep your work area clean, organised and well prepared for service
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth and efficient service
• Show willingness to learn, develop and apply new skills
• Benefit from extensive employee perks and discounts across Best Western hotel portfolio

Job description

Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you at the beginning of your culinary journey and looking for the right environment to learn, grow and build your confidence? Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef and be part of a supportive, professional kitchen where development and teamwork are truly valued.

In this role, you will support food preparation and basic cooking under the guidance of our experienced Chef de Parties. You will rotate through key kitchen sections — including sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery — giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation while learning a wide range of skills.

Our menu brings together modern British and European cuisine, alongside comforting, feel‑good dishes and healthy options. You will be encouraged to learn, ask questions and gradually showcase your developing skills, knowing that you are supported by a team that wants you to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and basic cooking across different kitchen sections
• Learn and rotate through sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish and butchery
• Follow guidance from senior chefs to develop skills, consistency and kitchen knowledge
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times
• Keep your work area clean, organised and well prepared for service
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth and efficient service
• Show willingness to learn, develop and apply new skills
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is starting out or early in their culinary career
• Has a genuine passion for food and learning how a professional kitchen operates
• Enjoys working as part of a team and learning from experienced chefs
• Is eager to build confidence and skills in a structured, supportive environment
• Takes pride in doing things properly and following standards
• Is motivated, reliable and keen to progress within the kitchen

Hotel

The Glasgow Hotel, part of the Signature Collection by Best Western, seamlessly blends old and new architecture, making it a standout on the Glasgow skyline near the River Clyde, right in the heart of vibrant Glasgow.

Just seconds from junction 19 of the M8, 300 meters from Anderston railway station, and less than a mile from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations, the hotel is ideally located.

The hotel features 141 bedrooms, including 16 family rooms and 12 self-catering studio apartments. It also offers six meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 160 delegates, an indoor 15-meter swimming pool, a gym, and beauty treatment rooms

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.