Commis Chef

HWSOF-Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Greater London is looking for a Commis Chef to assist in creating exceptional food experiences for guests. Responsibilities include supporting the Chef de Partie in food preparation, ensuring that dishes meet high standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a positive, proactive attitude. This position offers competitive salary and career advancement opportunities within the growing hotel group.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Discounted employee friends & family rates

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Cycle to work scheme

UK attraction discounts

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition award

Qualifications

• Enjoys maintaining a clean working environment.
• Values being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie with food preparation.
• Prepare dishes to be served at the right time.
• Ensure equipment and workspaces are hygienic.

Skills

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

Salary

£25,480 plus Tronc.

Holiday

28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

Benefits

• Free meals on duty
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels
• Food and beverage discounts
• Christmas gifts and employee parties
• Friend scheme introduction
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments
• Taste card
• Life assurance scheme
• Wage stream
• Employee assistance programme
• Arora Star employee recognition
• Long service recognition award

About us

Sofitel Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours, our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.

A bit about what you will do

Commis Chef’s in our team embrace every opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional food for our guests and providing a personal experience that our guests will want to share.

• Assisting the Chef de Partie with preparation of mise‑place and cooking food to the required high standards.
• Preparing dishes so they are ready for guests at the right time, in line with brand standards.
• Ensuring equipment and workspaces are kept clean and tidy and in line with food hygiene requirements.

More about you

• Enjoys maintaining a clean working environment.
• Values being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Is comfortable in a fast‑paced, busy environment.
• Has an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.

Grow with us

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.