Commis Chef

Novotel; Ledston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel is seeking a kitchen team member to support breakfast, lunch and dinner service with flair for A la Carte, room service, functions and buffets. You will prepare and present menu items, ensuring high quality and presentation standards while maintaining cleanliness and stock control.

Join a hotel team focused on customer service and collaborative operation. You will work under the Head Chef, liaise with restaurant staff, and contribute to mise en place and consistent service across all

Qualifications

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items with variety and flair.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Ensure stock rotation and minimize wastage; follow stock control procedures.
• Liaise with restaurant staff regarding availability and changes to the menu.
• Prepare and ensure mise en place as required.
• Keep all working areas clean; ensure equipment is maintained and cleaned.
• Assist and liaise with the chef on duty as required.

Skills

Creative flair

High-pressure work

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• This position involves food preparation and presentation with flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner for A la Carte, room service, functions and buffet service.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment whilst ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service for internal and external customers.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Liaise with Restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Prepare and ensures availability of mis en place as required.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Head Chef.
• Assist and liaise with chef on duty as required.

Your experience and skills include:

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.