Commis Chef

Aimbridge; Livingston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Stream pay and savings

Employee assistance program

Career breaks

Incentives and recognition

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality in Livingston is seeking a Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist in preparing and cooking dishes to menu specifications, support senior chefs, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are part of the role.

You will work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen, collaborating with colleagues to deliver quality guest experiences and uphold our brand standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commis chef or similar role in a hotel/restaurant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow direction from senior chefs.
• Commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the kitchen team to prepare and cook dishes to menu specifications.
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and presentation to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas; follow food safety regulations.
• Support a smooth kitchen operation by being flexible and reliable across shifts.

Skills

Commis chef experience

Fast-paced environment

Good communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As a Commis Chef in our busy hotel, you will work as part of a kitchen team to prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications. You will assist senior chefs with food preparation and ensure that all food is prepared and served to a high standard of quality and presentation. You will also maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas, follow all food safety and health regulations, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience as a commis Chefor similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting with a strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, and a willingness to continually develop culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'