Commis Chef

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Employee discounts

Credit card tips

29 days holiday plus birthday

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hastings Hotels, a luxury hotel group, is recruiting a Commis Chef for the Culloden Estate & Spa in Hastings. You will join a professional kitchen team, preparing and presenting meals to delight guests while supporting profitability.

The role offers a 35-hour week across seven days, with weekends included, and a pay rate of £9.55 to £12.75 per hour depending on age and experience. Benefits include free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus birthday, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals for guests while contributing to hotel profitability.
• Assist other chefs in the kitchen area.
• Maintain clean, tidy kitchen areas according to standards.
• Use equipment correctly and report problems immediately.
• Work with colleagues to ensure a harmonious team environment.
• Protect stock areas and report breaches.
• Comply with health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies.
• Address guest dissatisfaction promptly with the supervisor on duty.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Food Production

Chefing Skills

HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery

Food hygiene certificate / Level 2 food safety

Job description

Commis Chef

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.

We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our talented Kitchen team at the exclusive Culloden Estate & Spa.

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Head Chef, Adele Crawford, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills, and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.

The successful candidate can expect to work 35 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out of seven including weekends.

The rate of pay for this position is £9.55 to £12.75 per hour depending on your age.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here.

The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html

Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About the role

To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of meals for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and maximum profit contribution to the hotel.

• To assist other chefs in the kitchen area.

• To provide the highest standards of preparation and presentation for guests and to ensure expectations are met.

• To ensure that the kitchen areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.

• To ensure all equipment and materials are used in the correct manner and any problems reported immediately.

• To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

• To maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches.

• To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.

• To ensure that guest dissatisfactions are dealt with efficiently, reporting them to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.

• Any other duties as required by Management.

About the company

Welcome to Hastings Hotels, a family owned business that owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, offering a range of accommodation including 893 bedrooms, 21 quality apartments, 1 luxury lodge, a stand alone restaurant, and a luxurious spa. But it’s not just about the products; it’s our people who bring the Hastings experience to life. With personalities, attention to detail, and a desire to grow, our staff are at the core of what makes us stand out in a crowded market place.

Required Criteria

• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Ability to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
• Ability to work well under pressure and be a team player

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or the equivalent in Professional Cookery or working towards
• A food hygiene certificate / a minimum level 2 food safety qualification
• Experience in a high-quality establishment, preferably a hotel

Skills you'll need

• Food Production
• Chefing Skills
• HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills