Commis Chef

Slaley Hall - Kitchen; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment located in Hexham is seeking candidates passionate about food to kickstart their culinary careers. The role involves food preparation and basic cooking under a Chef De Partie, with opportunities for skill development in a supportive kitchen environment. Benefits include live-in accommodation, health club membership, and discounts across services, alongside professional training support. Ideal candidates should enjoy working under pressure and be attentive to details, ready to deliver excellence in every dish.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across golf

Support with training & professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Passion for food and delivering quality to guests.
• Ability to learn quickly on the job.
• Good teamwork skills to assist kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation and basic cooking tasks under supervision.
• Assist all sections of the kitchen operation.
• Continue learning and developing culinary skills.

Skills

Passion for food

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Live-in accommodation available

Do you have a passion for food?

Are you looking to kickstart your culinary career?

The important stuff:

Chef whites provided

• Free health club membership (T&C apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND......much, much more!

What will I do?

You will do food preparation and basic cooking under the supervision of a Chef De Partie. Quickly learn the basics on the job whilst assisting in all sections of the kitchen operation as well as continuing to find new ways to learn and develop your skills both in and outside the kitchen.

Is this the role for me?

A passion for food and delivering that passion on a plate to all our guests

Ability to work under pressure

Good attention to detail

Ability to work together as a team

About Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in Hexham. Our hotel is a 4*, 141‑bedroom property set in 1000 acres with a 36‑hole championship golf course which has hosted over 20 European and PGA tournaments. The dining options include Hadrian’s Brasserie restaurant, Tommy Craig’s bar, the Claret Jug restaurant and a Whisky snug, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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