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Commis Chef

LGH Hotels Management

London

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Join a leading hotel management group as a Commis Chef, where you will develop your culinary skills in a vibrant kitchen environment. This exciting role involves assisting experienced chefs, learning various cooking techniques, and contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences for guests. Enjoy competitive salary, growth opportunities, and employee perks including discounts and meals during shifts.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates
Shopping discounts
Wellbeing tips and support
Free meals on duty
Free parking

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
  • Passion for cooking and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with food preparation and cooking under guidance.
  • Gain experience in various kitchen sections including butchery.
  • Create memorable dining experiences through culinary creativity.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure
Communication
Teamwork

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

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Embark on Your Culinary Journey as Our Commis Chef!

Are you ready to kickstart your culinary career and hone your skills in a vibrant kitchen? Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary adventure, serving up a variety of delicious dishes to our delighted hotel guests.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Hands-On Learning: Assist with food preparation and basic cooking under the expert guidance of our Chef de Parties.
  • Rotate and Learn: Gain experience in different sections such as sauce, vegetables, fish, and butchery, learning from our seasoned senior chefs.
  • Culinary Creativity: Our menu features modern British and European cuisine, with comforting classics and healthy options. You'll have the chance to showcase your new skills and knowledge, creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Why You'll Love This Role:

  • Grow Your Skills: Perfect your culinary techniques in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • Be Part of a Team: Work alongside passionate chefs who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.
  • Make an Impact: Your contributions will help create unforgettable meals that our guests will love.
  • Endless Opportunities: With a passion for food and a desire to learn, the sky's the limit for your culinary career.
  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
  • Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Eye care
  • Free legal & money advice
  • Counseling sessions
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
  • Recipe ideas
  • Advice on keeping active and healthy living
  • Wellbeing podcasts and tv
  • Breathing exercises
  • 24/7 advice and support line
  • Team reward & recognition
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a hotel setting would be desirable.
  • A passion for cooking and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred but not essential as you will be part of our chef academy

Hotel

When it comes to convenient locations, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western, is ideal. It’s within walking distance of Woodford train station, meaning you can be in the heart of London within 30 minutes.

Superbly located for the O2, Epping Forest, and the Olympic Park, our splendid listed Georgian manor offers a lot. The property features 62 bedrooms and serves as a chic wedding venue with a civil ceremonies licence. It also has five meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 350 delegates.

The hotel has a strong reputation for organizing large conferences, corporate dinners, parties, and celebrations. We host hundreds of events each year, with key clients returning year after year.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

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