Commis Chef

Doyle Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Free meals on duty

Dining discounts

Hotel discounts

Training

Cycle to work

Staff events

Life Insurance

Uniform & dry cleaning

Volunteer day

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Kensington Hotel, part of The Doyle Collection in London, is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to support day-to-day kitchen operations. You will assist in preparing and presenting high‑quality dishes and work with Chef de Partie and senior chefs to maintain mise en place for service.

This full‑time role offers exposure to a luxury hotel culinary team, a 40-hour week, and perks including free meals on duty, dining discounts, uniform and dry cleaning, and opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Support the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes across the kitchen.
• Assist Chef de Parties and senior chefs with daily mise en place and service operations.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared and available to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Follow recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes across the kitchen.
• Assist Chef de Parties and senior chefs with daily mise en place and service operations.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared and available to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Follow recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards consistently.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

As a Commis Chef you will play an important role in supporting the day to day operations of the hotel kitchen, we are looking for someone that is passionate about food and is eager to learn and grow, some of duties are:

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes across the kitchen.
• Assist Chef de Parties and senior chefs with daily mise en place and service operations.
• Ensure ingredients are prepared and available to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Follow recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards consistently.

The Kensington is set in one of London's most desirable locations, surrounded by museums and walking distance from the shops of South Kensington and Knightsbridge. A luxury hotel with an ambience reminiscent of a private members club, 150 individually designed rooms and suites, Town House restaurant and K Bar, make it the perfect hidden spot.

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness. We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us.

At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect.

All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.

This is a full-time 40 hour position.

The Perks of working for The Kensington Hotel

• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel Incentives and rewards
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme