Commis Chef

The Ritz London; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 holidays

Learning & Development

Employee discount

Free laundry service

Complimentary meals on duty

Season ticket loan

Wellness treatments

Pension scheme

Mental health helpline

Introductory scheme (£600)

Training Fund Assistance

Job summary

The Ritz London is seeking a Commis Chef to join our Kitchen Brigade. You will assist the Chef de Parties in daily preparation of service, ensuring we maintain the highest standards across menus and recipes.

You will be expected to be fully conversant with all menus and your section’s recipes and quantities, while developing culinary skills in a Five-star environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degrees or qualifications desirable.
• A passion for food and cooking.
• An eagerness to develop culinary skills.
• Relevant experience in a Five-star or fine dining property is desirable.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef De Parties in daily preparation of services.
• Maintain high standards across menus and recipes.
• Be fully conversant in all menus and recipe quantities for your section.

Skills

Culinary passion

Work under pressure

English language proficiency

Education

Culinary degrees desirable

Job description

THE RITZ LONDON OVERVIEW

Located between the bustling Piccadilly and the calm oasis of Green Park, The Ritz London hotel offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms, Michelin star dining and world-renowned Afternoon Tea. At every opportunity, our employees create a positive, memorable, and magical experience for both our customers and colleagues.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team at The Ritz London within the Kitchen Brigade as a Commis Chef.

Our Commis Chef will be committed to assisting the Chef De Parties in daily preparation of service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times. As a Commis Chef, responsibilities also include being fully conversant in all menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and their recipes and quantities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary degrees or qualifications desirable
• A passion for food and cooking
• An eagerness to develop your culinary skills
• Relevant experience in a Five-star or fine dining property is desirable
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills
• Good command of the English language
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests

OUR BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector
• Instant reward and recognition scheme
• 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee discount scheme for Ritz goods and external providers
• Free laundry service for tailored uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Social events and activities
• Season ticket loan
• CODE Hospitality App
• Wellness treatments: massage, chiropody and more
• Pension scheme
• Employee mental health assistance helpline
• Employee Introductory Scheme (£600)
• Training Fund Assistance

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Due the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.