Commis Chef

...At Sloane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Complimentary meals on duty

£1,000 Refer a Friend bonus

Professional development opportunities

Pension contribution 3%

Dry cleaning service

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

HSF Health Plan access with dependents

Discounts on lifestyle perks

Team social calendar

Job summary

Cadogan Estate Chelsea Hotel is hiring a Commis Chef to support our pre-opening kitchen team in bustling Chelsea. You will prepare dishes across Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, ensuring portion control and Mise en place, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

We seek a candidate with luxury hotel experience, food safety qualifications, and strong English communication. A flexible schedule and team-oriented approach are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Commis Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Food Safety and Culinary qualification or equivalent.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Flexible working pattern; pre-opening experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order, cleanliness and health and safety during shifts.
• Prepare dishes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner service.
• Handle in-room dining orders and ensure timely delivery to staff.
• Maintain correct portion control and Mise en place.
• Label, date, rotate and store foods hygienically.
• Monitor deliveries, note quality, quantities and discrepancies.
• Keep all prep areas clean and well maintained.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Food Safety qualification

English proficiency

Team player

Flexible schedule

Pre-opening experience

Job description

• A competitive salary of £37,000-£38,000 per annum (gross), based on a 40-hour working week and inclusive of service charge
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Reward programmes, long service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message
• Access to the HSF Health Plan*, including:
• 24/8 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, including assistance for dependents
• Optical reimbursement
• Complimentary cover for your partner and children
• High street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships
  

Position: Commis Chef

What will I get?

• A competitive salary of £37,000-£38,000 per annum (gross), based on a 40-hour working week and inclusive of service charge
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• £1,000 “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Reward programmes, long service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message
• Access to the HSF Health Plan*, including:
• Dental reimbursement
• 24/8 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, including assistance for dependents
• Optical reimbursement
• Complimentary cover for your partner and children
• High street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships
  

What will I be doing as Commis Chef?

As a Commis Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen. Your experience in food preparation, attention to detail, organisational skills, and effective communication will be essential as part of our pre-opening kitchen team.

Your primary responsibility will be to maintain order, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety regulations during your shift. You'll be responsible for preparing dishes for our guests, following specific instructions for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner service. In addition, you will efficiently handle orders for in-room dining and ensure timely delivery to waiting staff. It will be your duty to maintain the correct portion control and ample Mise en place for smooth kitchen service.

As a Commis Chef, you will follow the correct recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines to ensure that all menu items are properly prepared. All purchased and prepared foods must be appropriately labeled, dated, rotated, and stored under hygienic conditions.

Your role will involve monitoring all food and kitchen supplies deliveries, taking note of quality, quantities, prices, and addressing any discrepancies or missing items. Additionally, you must ensure that all food preparation areas are kept clean and in good working order.

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience as Commis Chef in a luxury hotel
• Have a Food Safety and Culinary qualification or equivalent
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Work well in a small team, taking ownership of their section
• Willingness to have a flexible working pattern to fit in with the needs of the business Restaurant pre-opening experience appreciated
• Have the ability to prioritise different tasks and requests

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences.

Within one of London’s most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting.

Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients, we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.

• Upon successful completion of the probation period
• The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.