Commis Chef

Beaverbrook Culinary; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Leatherhead is seeking a Commis Chef to assist in preparing modern dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The role demands attention to detail and previous experience in a fine dining environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, stock management, and maintaining hygiene standards. Benefits include a competitive salary of £30,420 per annum, staff accommodation, and various discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Personal development support

28 days annual leave

Pension

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Long Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant as Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation and service of food.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards.
• Manage stock rotation and storage procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food preparation

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety certificate

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

The Role

As a Commis Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to work across all areas of the kitchen, preparing modern, stylish dishes in a luxurious setting. You’ll use fresh, seasonal ingredients with a menu that evolves throughout the year.

The Commis Chef will assist the Chef de Partie in the daily preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and hygiene are maintained at all times, other duties will include:

• Ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards as required by the Garden House.
• Produce food as directed by the Chef de Partie.
• Assist the Chef de Partie with the rotation of stock, ensuring the correct storage procedures are followed and stock levels are maintained.
• Be fully aware of all dishes, menus and recipes, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section.

The Person

• You will take pride in your work and have excellent attention to detail.
• Your previous experience will ideally encompass working in a 5* hotel or fine dining restaurant as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef.
• Ideally qualifications will include Food Safety certificate, City & Guilds or equivalent Memberships of Chefs’ Association.

Shift Pattern

• This position will consist of 45 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7.
• The hours for this position will typically consist of: 09:00-23:00 or 15:00-23:00.

Salary:

£30,420 per annum, plus tronc.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Personal development support
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme
• Uniforms
• Free parking
• And other local benefits

Staff Accommodation Available