Commis Chef

De Vere Horsley Estate; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

28 days holiday

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

Colleague rates for overnight stays

Exclusively Yours discounts

Apprenticeships & study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley, Surrey is seeking a Commis Chef to join a busy hotel kitchen. You’ll support breakfast, conference lunches, restaurant and bar menus, weddings and events, gaining varied experience and developing your skills as part of the brigade.

No previous kitchen experience is required, as full training will be provided. You’ll learn under our experienced chefs, maintain high hygiene standards, and have opportunities for progression along with a generous benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for food and eagerness to learn.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn from chefs.
• Eye for detail and pride in prepared food.
• Organised and able to work in a busy kitchen.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support kitchen sections.
• Learn to prepare and deliver high-standard dishes.
• Work with experienced chefs and develop skills.
• Keep kitchen clean, organised and safe.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Food enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Organised

No prior experience

Job description

Great food starts with a great team. Are you looking to build your skills and start or develop your career as a Chef?

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join the kitchen brigade at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley, Surrey.

As a Commis Chef with De Vere you’ll be part of a busy hotel kitchen where there’s plenty of variety. From breakfast and conference lunches to restaurant and bar menus, weddings and special events, you’ll have the opportunity to work with different dishes and develop your skills along the way.

Working alongside our experienced chefs, you’ll prepare ingredients, support different sections of the kitchen and learn how we prepare and deliver food to a consistently high standard. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, get involved and build your confidence as part of the brigade.

You’ll also play your part in keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe, following our food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.

What we’re looking for from a Commis Chef;

• Someone who enjoys working with food and is keen to learn and develop their skills as a Chef.


• A positive approach and willingness to learn from the chefs around you and get involved as part of the brigade.


• A good eye for detail and pride in the food you help prepare.


• Someone who is organised and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.


• Previous kitchen experience would be helpful, but it’s not essential as full training will be provided.

With plenty of opportunities to learn and develop at De Vere, this could be the start of a great career in our kitchens.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Commis Chef.

• £12.71 per hour


• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)


• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.


• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.


• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.


• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.


• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.


• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.


• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.


• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.


• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

De Vere Horsley Estate

has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.