Commis Chef

The Dorchester; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dorchester is seeking a Commis Chef dedicated to excellence and high standards in food preparation. As part of the kitchen team, you will enhance guest experiences by ensuring food quality and safety, while also benefiting from various employee perks and development opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic Employee bonus scheme

Complimentary stays across the Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants

Vibrant Social events including Summer party and Winter ball

Discounts in various shops and rental deposit scheme

Training opportunities from Level 2 to Level 5

Access to immediate well-being advice

Qualifications

• Great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• Comfortable communicating in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team in food production to ensure high standards.
• Participate in daily food preparations including portioning and utilizing surpluses.
• Show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Level 2 (Hospitality Team Member) or higher

Job description

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We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Commis Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

As a Commis Chef at The Dorchester, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels
• 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
• Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including Summer party and Winter ball
• Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities - from Level 2 (Hospitality Team Member) up to Level 5 (Operations Manager) and many others.
• £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees

What you'll do

You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to ensure the highest standards of food production.
• You will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during their day. This will include portioning food products such as fish, meat, vegetables and desserts; utilizing food surpluses to control food costs; and ensuring all food preparations meet outline recipes including portion size, quality and quantity all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
• You’ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.
• You will be assigned in one of our kitchens at The Dorchester - The Promenade, In Room Dining or Banqueting

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Commis Chef , but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Commis Chef you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.

Here at the Dorchester, we uphold the highest
standards of food safety and hygiene. As part of our Kitchen team, you will
play a vital role in ensuring full compliance with HACCP requirements to
maintain our commitment to five-star service.