Commis Chef

De Vere Horsley Estate; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join De Vere Horsley Estate as a Commis Chef in a vibrant kitchen team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to develop your culinary skills through daily tasks, teamwork, and an apprenticeship program, all while working in a beautiful Surrey location.

Benefits

28 days holiday increasing to 33 days

Complimentary 2-night stay with dinner at De Vere

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Colleague discounts for stays and food

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients to support the kitchen brigade.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Work collaboratively in a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Entry-level position

Job description

Join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey as a Commis Chef - a great entry level kitchen role. This is a full time position and involves working 40 hours per week over 5 days to include weekends on a rota basis.

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As a Commis Chef you’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to join our Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship programme.

As a Commis Chef you will:

• Prepare ingredients while supporting the kitchen brigade
• Work in a fast paced kitchen offering various food offerings to our guests
• Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere
• Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety.

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.

• £12.32 per hour / £25,625 per annum
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) plus 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, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

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.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom