Commis Chef

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Team member discount

Friends and family discount

Discounts across ILH F&B outlets

Discounted drinks at Blooms Café

Employee-funded Health Cash Plan

Local Bloomsbury discounts

Early Pay access

Shopping discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Mental health support

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen brigade. You will assist with food preparation across all sections and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

You will support senior chefs during service, learn recipes and presentation techniques, and develop your culinary skills in a dynamic hotel environment. The role offers a fully flexible 40-hour week on a 5-out-of-7 rota.

Qualifications

• A passion for all things food! with a basic knowledge of food preparation/ culinary operations
• You may have already gained previous experience in kitchen environment or currently be attending catering school
• Willing to learn and try new things, you’ll also be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude you will taking pride in your appearance and the food you and your team present.
• You’ll be supported by your senior kitchen team to help you develop your culinary skills and reach your full potential.
• A good command of English language and the ability to communicate confidently

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation across all sections of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards.
• Support senior chefs during service and preparation.
• Learn recipes, techniques and presentation standards.

Job description

Role

Commis Chef at President Hotel

Hours

40 hours (Fully Flexible 5 out of 7 days weekly rota)

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen brigade at President Hotel. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their culinary skills while supporting the preparation and presentation of quality dishes. Day to day you’ll support the kitchen team to deliver a consistently high-quality product through the preparation of food and maintain a clean working area at all times. Follow Chef directions of presentation for all dishes ensuring that all food comes out to a high standard and in a timely fashion. Based in Bloomsbury, you'll be in the heart of London, with 523 rooms the President Hotel is a special place to be, offering an on-site restaurant bar and resident theatre show, The Faulty Towers Dining Experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with food preparation across all sections of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and food safety standards.
• Support senior chefs during service and preparation.
• Learn recipes, techniques and presentation standards.

What We’d Like From You

• A passion for all things food! with a basic knowledge of food preparation/ culinary operations
• You may have already gained previous experience in kitchen environment or currently be attending catering school
• Willing to learn and try new things, you’ll also be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude you will taking pride in your appearance and the food you and your team present.
• You’ll be supported by your senior kitchen team to help you develop your culinary skills and reach your full potential.
• A good command of English language and the ability to communicate confidently

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers?