Commis Chef

Eden Hotel Collection Group; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commis Chef for their award-winning kitchen team. The role involves preparing fresh ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs in a busy environment. Candidates should possess basic cookery skills and a passion for fresh produce. Opportunities for career development through tailored learning pathways are offered, along with numerous employee perks like discounts and annual leave benefits. Join a dynamic team and contribute to creating delicious dishes in a customer-focused environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days

Stay & Dine – £50 BB per room, 50% off food & 25% off drinks

Discounted spa products and treatments

Merlin Entertainment discount

Service charge/gratuities

£250 referral bonus

EHC recognition scheme with £50 rewards

Employee of the Quarter £75 voucher reward

Qualifications

• Basic cookery skills and passion for fresh produce is crucial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong commitment and potential to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs by preparing fresh ingredients.
• Work collaboratively with a talented kitchen team.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and high-quality food presentation.

Skills

Basic cookery skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional Cookery Level 2 / Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Commis Chef to join our award-winning Kitchen team at 5AA Red Star Resort, Bovey Castle, in North Bovey, Devon.

What you’ll be doing?

As Commis Chef, you will be supporting the senior chefs by preparing fresh, seasonal and local ingredients for service in the fast pace of our busy kitchen, working alongside a first-class team of talented chefs, creating food that looks and tastes delicious.

At Bovey it is all about our guests, and our team are 100% customer focused with a ‘can do’ attitude and sense of humour, alongside an eye for detail.

What you’ll need?

You won’t be expected to have exceptional food knowledge just yet, but it is crucial you have basic cookery skills, such as Professional Cookery Level 2 / Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard qualification, but also, just as important is that you share our passion for fresh produce.

We are also interested in your personality too. Your potential, your commitment and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.

What’s in it for you?

Eden Hotel Collection offers fantastic opportunities for anyone looking to progress their career within the hospitality industry. All of our employees receive an individual learning pathway with an opportunity to ‘Grow with Eden’ for professional and personal development, alongside being coached and mentored by some of the best in the industry.

If progression isn’t your thing, that’s fine too, we would still be interested in finding out more about you.

Perks of Eden:

• 31 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with service;
• Stay & Dine – £50 BB per room 50% off food & 25% off drinks;
• Spa & Shop – Discounted products and treatments;
• Pride of Britain F&B and discounted stays;
• Merlin Entertainment discount, including Warwick Castle, London Dungeon, Alton Towers and more;
• Service charge/gratuities;
• Recommend a friend and get £250;
• EHC recognition scheme with the opportunity to earn £50 rewards;
• Employee of the Quarter £75 EHC Voucher reward

What makes Bovey great? – Our Awards!

• Gold Award - Hotel of the Year, South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018/19
• Bronze Award - Restaurant of the Year, South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2018/19
• Gold Award - Large Hotel of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19
• Gold Award - Spa, Pampering & Wellbeing Experience of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19
• Silver Award, Restaurant of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19
• Bronze Award - Dog Friendly Business of the Year, Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2018/19
• Large Hotel of the Year - English Riviera & South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2018/19
• Fine Dining Experience - English Riviera & South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2018/19
• Best Hotel in the West Country – Best Loved Hotels Awards 2018/19
• Caterer People Awards 2019 - Emerging Talent Initiative for Elan Spa Academy

This is a great time to join a fantastic hotel and start your career with the Eden Hotel Collection.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.