Commis Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join the team in a luxury setting overlooking the Thames. You will support with food preparation, plating and maintaining high hygiene standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with opportunities for growth and development across the IHG portfolio. No prior experience required beyond a genuine interest in food and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Supporting the kitchen team in the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Assisting with basic food preparation tasks, including ingredient preparation, portioning and plating.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic workstation in line with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Working closely with senior chefs to learn new skills and develop culinary knowledge in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• A passion for food and willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality dishes with consistency.
• Assist with ingredient prep, portioning and plating for service.
• Keep workstation clean, organised and hygienic in line with health and safety standards.
• Learn from and work with senior chefs to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a positive, reliable, team-focused attitude and work well under pressure.

Skills

Kitchen support

Food prep

Hygiene standards

Mentoring with senior

Hospitality exposure

Passion for food

Food hygiene knowledge

Team attitude

Job description

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection is on the lookout for a passionate Commis Chef to join the team!

Join the excitement and become part of the team at Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG - a landmark addition to the capital’s luxury lifestyle scene.

Now proudly operating as Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection, and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, the hotel marks the brand's first property in London. Set in the heart of Canary Wharf with stunning views across the River Thames and London skyline, the hotel features 142 luxurious guestrooms and suites, stylish dining spaces, meeting and events facilities, and access to a luxury health club, spa and pool. Combining luxury hospitality with authentic, experiential and considerate travel, the hotel celebrates individuality, locality and meaningful guest experiences in one of London's most dynamic destinations.

We are looking for someone who can work Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

To be successful in this role, you will be responsible for a range of duties while demonstrating the following skills and experience…

• Supporting the kitchen team in the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency and attention to detail at all times.
• Assisting with basic food preparation tasks, including ingredient preparation, portioning and plating.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic workstation in line with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Working closely with senior chefs to learn new skills and develop culinary knowledge in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• A passion for food and willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.

Joining our team means becoming part of a luxury lifestyle brand where people and guest experiences come first. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities to support your wellbeing and career growth such as…

• Financial security – A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays!
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
• Colleague perks- worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing–employee assistance programme available 24/7 and much more!

If you are looking to join a hotel company where you can be your authentic self, create meaningful connections and be part of an exciting new chapter for Vignette Collection in London.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.